Beef and Black Bean Chili with Green Onion Corn Cakes

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Southwest Brunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (95)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef sirloin, 90 percent lean
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons dark chili powder, 2 palm fulls
1 tablespoon cumin, 1/2 palm full
1 cup beef stock or broth, 1/2 a 14-ounce can or paper container
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce or tomato puree
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, a handful, optional
2 (8 1/2-ounce) packages, corn muffin mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Butter, for greasing griddle pan

Directions

In a large deep skillet or pot, brown ground beef in oil over high heat. Season meat with salt and pepper, then add Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium high when the meat is browned and crumbled, then add onion, garlic, red peppers, jalapeno. Season veggies and meat with chili powder and cumin. Cook veggies and meat together 5 minutes. Stir in broth and scrape up pan drippings. Stir in diced and pureed tomatoes and black beans. When the mixture comes to a bubble, reduce heat to simmer and stir in cilantro, optional.

Mix together 2 packages of corn muffin mix with 1 cup milk, 2 beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and sliced scallions. Batter should be thick. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle pan over moderate heat. Nest a pat of butter into folded paper towel and wipe hot pan surface with it to lightly grease. Pour corn cake batter into the hot griddle pan or skillet in 3 or 4-inch rounds. Cook 2 or 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

To serve, top bowls of beef and black bean chili with green onion corn cake toppers. Eat the chili and corn toppers as you would a pot pie, grabbing some of the corn cake with each spoonful of chili.

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recipe Beef and Black Bean Chili with Green Onion Corn Cakes
Anna Valley Village, CA 01-17-2010
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Oh Rach, you've done it again!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My MIL sent us 2 lbs of ground buffalo from a ranch in Montana, and this is what I decided to make with it for dinner. WOW! I... made the following changes to the recipe besides substituting the meat: used only half a jalapeno (the kids don't like it too spicy), used a can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes instead of the regular diced, used 1 can black beans and 1 can red kidney beans because we like variety, added one fresh tomato chopped at the very end because we had it hanging around, and added shredded cheese at the table because pretty much everything is better with cheese. It was ready in no time and YUMMO! Also, those griddle cakes are to die for!Read more
recipe Beef and Black Bean Chili with Green Onion Corn Cakes
Jamie Atlanta, GA 01-17-2010
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Smells so good and tastes even better!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this when lots of people were coming over. It didn't take any time at all to prepare and was great even after being... kept over a low flame for a while. I didn't have all the chili powder that the recipe called for so I filled in the gap with smoked paprika and it tasted fantastic. This will be a fall/winter favorite from now on.Read more
recipe Beef and Black Bean Chili with Green Onion Corn Cakes
Becky Maineville, OH 01-03-2010
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Another "go to" recipe from Rachel
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this chili for the past four years! I have won chili cook-offs with this recipe, and once last year in a... winter storm my husband and I got snowed in and thank goodness we had everyhting on hand to make this chilli. I take it to tailgate parties and whip it up after work. Becasue it only takes 30 minutes, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand, it has becaome the dish for all occasions. Thanks again, Rachel! Read more
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Brooke Emporia, KS 12-01-2009
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Great recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I got 2nd place in a chili contest with this recipe. I also added some tomato paste and it was delicious and very popular.
recipe Beef and Black Bean Chili with Green Onion Corn Cakes
Jackie Carmel, IN 11-19-2009
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I won the chili cook-off with this recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I won first prize out of 15 entries with this recipe. I did add 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes and a 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes... instead of what was listed on the recipe. I also added a little liquid hot sauce to spice it up. Very fun and easy to make. The corn cakes were a hit! Read more
recipe Beef and Black Bean Chili with Green Onion Corn Cakes
R Alamo, CA 11-11-2009
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Really good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The chili was great. I made it with ground chicken and let it simmer for over one hour, which really benefited the flavors. ... I also added tomato paste for richer flavor and to help thicken the chili. The corn cakes were AMAZING -- such little effort for something so yummy!Read more