Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups prepared cornbread, cut into squares
- 12 mini slider buns
- 1 lb sliced deli turkey or chicken (optional)
- 2 cups popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 quart apple cider
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground beef, crumble and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Simmer 20–25 minutes. Season to taste.
- Prepare cornbread squares per package instructions if not pre-made; keep warm.
- Toast slider buns and assemble with optional meat and cheddar; melt cheese briefly under a broiler.
- Pop popcorn; melt butter and toss with popcorn for a savory snack toss.
- Serve chili with cornbread squares, sliders, popcorn, and chilled apple cider. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- Make chili ahead and reheat for faster serving.
- For a lighter version, use turkey or lean ground beef.
- Swap popcorn spice with a parmesan-herb mix for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort, Family-friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
