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Slow Cooker Chili with Skillet Cornbread

September 16, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

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slow cooker chili skillet cornbread

Slow cooker chili that takes less than 5 minutes to load, yes please. (Only because I had browned ground beef in the freezer.)

Homemade cornbread, baked in a cast iron skillet. Double yes please.

This has the makings of a perfect fall dinner. Warm, hearty and satisfying!

skillet cornbread

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Slow Cooker Chili with Skillet Cornbread

Slow cooker chili that takes less than 5 minutes to load, yes please.
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time8 minutes minutes
Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 bag Hurst Slow Cooker Chili Beans and seasoning
  • 1 lb. cooked ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Skillet Cornbread recipe
  • fresh or frozen veggies side dish

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to 5 qt or larger slow cooker, along with 7 cups of water. Stir together. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours.
  • Prepare the skillet cornbread. Adjust cooking time if using a different sized skillet.
  • Prepare the veggie as needed.
  • Serve Slow Cooker Chili with side of cornbread and veggies.

Notes

Homemade Skillet Cornbread Recipe

 

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Comments

  1. paula says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    So the pepper is a jalapeno? or a bell pepper? Thanks. It is still in the upper 90’s here in Texas, can’t wait for cool weather so I can make chili and cornbread!!

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  2. Susan says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    I cannot get the bag of Hurst Slow Cooker Chili beans and Seasoning in my area, is there something else I can use?

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    • SHARI says

      January 9, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      I can’t get the Hurst beans either! This looks so good!!!

      Reply
  3. Debbie says

    September 26, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    You could substitute a pound of 15 bean soup mix, adding 1/4 t of liquid smoke 1T paprika, 2t chili powder, 2T worseshire, Garlic powder if not adding the real thing. Add tomato products after beans are soft, or last two hours as they sometimes keep beans from softening. I don’t know why this sometimes but it is.

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