Paleo Chili Cornbread Casserole

During those long and miserably cold winter months this dish hits the spot.  It is warm and hearty with a tasty paleo cornbread on top.  I use this recipe also as my base for regular chili and can be adapted by adding your favorite beans.  My body tends to not tolerate any type of beans so the added cornbread topping is perfect for me.  If you love sour cream, it makes a great addition on top as well as green onions and cilantro.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs ghee or coconut oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb grass fed ground beef
• 1 Tbs smoked paprika
• 1 Tbs chili powder
• 1 Tbs garlic powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the cornbread Crust:

• 2 Cups paleo baking flour  ( I use a combination of 1 cup almond flour, 2/3 cup tapioca flour and 1/3 cup coconut flour)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• pinch of salt
• 2 medium eggs
• 1/3 cup melted ghee or butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking dish (around 9x12 size)
2. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add ghee and sauté the onion and peppers until onions become translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the garlic cloves and ground beef.  Break beef into small pieces and cook until browned.
3. Once the beef is browned, add spices, tomatoes, tomato sauce and salt and pepper. Mix to combine, turn heat down to medium-low to thicken.
4. While the chili reduces, make the corn bread topping. In a large bowl, use a spatula to combine the baking flour, baking soda, salt, eggs, ghee, honey and almond milk until completely combined.  
5. Pour the chili into greased baking dish, smooth out, then use a large spoon to scoop the cornbread topping evenly throughout the dish to cover the chili completely.
6. Place in oven to bake for 40-45 minutes.
7. Top with sour cream, cilantro or even green onions before serving!

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