Beef And Black Bean Chili With Green Onion Corn Cakes Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Black Bean Chili With Green Onion Corn Cakes

• Lean Ground Sirloin
• 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Red Bell Pepper
• 1-2 jalapeños, chopped (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• Beef Stock
• Diced Tomato
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• Black Beans
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Corn Muffin Mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• Butter (for greasing the pan)

How to Make Beef And Black Bean Chili With Green Onion Corn Cakes

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Drain excess grease. Stir in 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 medium chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, and 1-2 chopped jalapeños (adjust to your spice preference).
3. Cook for 5 minutes, then add 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in 2 cups beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Stir in 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, and 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-45 minutes (longer for a richer flavor).
6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
7. In a separate bowl, combine 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
8. The batter should be thick. If it's too thin, add a bit more corn muffin mix.
9. Heat a lightly oiled nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
10. Pour 1/4 cup of corn cake batter onto the hot griddle for each cake, making 3-4 inch rounds.
11. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
12. Transfer corn cakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
13. To serve, ladle chili into bowls and top with corn cakes.
14. Enjoy your chili and corn cakes together, like a delicious deconstructed pot pie!