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Firehouse Chili and Cornbread Casserole

By Chef John • Casseroles • Cuisine?
4.88 Prep: 15m Cook: 105m
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup diced poblano pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (7.5 ounce) packages corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
  • 1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025