Chili Cornbread Casserole
Ingredients
Chili
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds 90/10 lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Cornbread
- 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), divided
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped, plus more for garnish (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup whole buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg lightly beaten