Dinner for 7
Chili Cornbread Casserole with canned beans
Spiced beans and vegetables bake under a tender cornmeal topping until the casserole is hot and golden.
$7.08for 4 servings
$1.77 per serving$7.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 45 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 2 can (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds + 3 tbsp warm water
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk + 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 cups whole grain cornmeal
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, diced tomatoes, beans, and water, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir the flax seeds with warm water and let them thicken for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the almond milk with vinegar, then mix it with the flax mixture, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, oil, and maple syrup.
- Spread the chili in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, cover it with the cornmeal batter, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool the casserole for 5 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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