Easy Chili Cornbread Recipe with Jiffy

Easy chili cornbread recipe with Jiffy is a tasty meal that won’t break the bank but will leave everyone full and satisfied, even if you have teenagers that can eat a lot.

The chili cornbread skillet dinner is a great meal to fix for tailgating parties, a quick supper, or to freeze and thaw out later when you’re in a hurry.

Chili Cornbread Recipe with Jiffy

The dish is kind of like a cornbread chili pie and it bakes right inside of the skillet.

And, this is a great meal for several reasons:

• The chili cornbread skillet meal will fill up your family and cost less than $15
• If you’re watching your waistline, you can use lean ground beef or ground turkey instead
• It pretty much hits all the food groups in one dish – and it’s delicious!
• It’s definitely comfort food and might just become your favorite cornbread recipe

I try to make inexpensive foods that are going to fill up everyone’s tummies. I have two growing boys, besides my husband, and it’s not always easy to keep those guys full.

This is a great dish with simple ingredients for tailgate parties, potlucks or having a few friends over, and you can cut it into pie sections and share some with everyone. 

More Jiffy Cornbread Mix Recipes

If you love cornbread meals, try Jiffy cornbread hush puppies, moist Jiffy cornbread, Jiffy cornbread casserole recipe with ground beef, cornbread with creamed corn, or Jiffy corn pudding (the perfect side dish).

And, if you love sweet cornbread give the best Jiffy sweet cornbread a try.

What Ingredients Are Needed For The Chili Cornbread Casserole Recipe

Full recipe with measurements and instructions listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Ground beef
• Garlic (minced)
• Onion (diced)
• Can of chili beans in chili sauce
• Chili powder
• Red and green bell peppers
• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• Eggs
• Milk
• Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

How To Make The Chili Cornbread Bake Recipe

1. Cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic and drain.
2. Add the beans and chili powder to the beef mixture and stir well.
3. Slice the peppers and line them along the bottom of a cast-iron skillet.
4. Pour the beef and bean mixture over the top of the peppers.
5. In a bowl, mix the corn muffin mix with the eggs and milk and pour it over the top of the meat.
6. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until cornbread is done.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and garnish with sour cream, if desired.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Cook the beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until brown. Drain the grease.

Saving Money on Meat

To save money on this meal, and a lot of others, I head on over to The Fresh Market grocery store on Tuesdays to get the meat on sale.

The store sells boneless chicken and ground beef for about half the price each Tuesday, so I stock up and put it in the freezer until I need it.

It’s a great way to save a lot of money.

Pour the ground beef mixture into a large heat-safe bowl. Add the canned chili beans in chili sauce, and the chili powder on top of the ground beef. Mix it up and set aside.

Clean out your skillet and set it aside. You will be using it in one of the next steps.

Slice the green peppers and red bell peppers into strips. 

Grease the bottom of your cast iron skillet with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Next, line the green and red bell peppers along the bottom. 

Gently pour the beef and bean mixture into the skillet and spread it out evenly.

Did I ever tell you I love my cast iron skillet? It is so versatile. It can go right from the stovetop to the oven. 

Mix the Jiffy Cornbread For The Cornbread Layer

Next, add the two packages of cornbread muffin mix to a medium-sized bowl. Add the eggs and milk and mix it up.

Spoon cornbread batter gently on top of the meat mixture and spread it out. 

I used Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix for this recipe. The boxes of corn muffin mix are budget-friendly addition to this recipe.

I usually keep several boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix in the pantry.

You can use homemade cornbread for this recipe, as well.

Bake the Dinner

Bake in the oven at 350-degrees for approximately 25-30 minutes. The cornbread will be toasty brown on top. A cake tester or knife should come out clean when it’s done. 

• Once it’s cooked, take a knife and loosen the edges of the cornbread so it will flip over easily.
• Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
• Slide a knife around the edges one more time to make sure the cornbread isn’t stuck to the sides of the skillet.
• Take a plate that is larger than the skillet and place it upside down over the top. Very carefully, and with potholders, flip the cornbread skillet meal over onto the plate – holding the two together (just like you would flip over a pineapple upside-down cake). It should slide right out.
• Top it with shredded cheddar cheese and serve! It’s enough to feed 4 people, fill them up, and have a few leftovers.

How Many People Will The Chili Cornbread Recipe With Jiffy Feed?

You can feed about four people with the recipe because the cornbread, beans, and meat will help go a long way. I have two teenage boys and this fed all four of us and no one remained hungry.

Can I Cook This In A Regular Casserole Dish?

Yes, just be sure to grease it and a 9″ x 9″ baking dish should work fine.

Optional Ingredients

• Green chiles
• Whole kernel corn
• Pepper jack cheese
• Green onion

Storing Leftovers

If you have any leftovers you can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container or cover with some plastic wrap.

Chili Cornbread Recipe With Jiffy For The Whole Family

So, whether you’re looking for a hearty meal to feed your hungry family or just want something tasty and easy to make, this chili cornbread skillet is the perfect recipe for you.

And it won’t break the bank – in fact, you may have most of the ingredients on hand already.

So what are you waiting for? Get out your cast-iron skillet and get cooking! This might become one of your favorite meals.