Chilli cornbread pie
4 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stick, diced
1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground cinnamon
450g (1 lb) lean minced beef
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
400g can of chopped tomatoes
450ml (15 fl oz) chicken or vegetable stock
2 x 400g cans of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
150g (5 oz) yellow cornmeal (or quick-cook polenta)
150g (5 oz) self-raising flour, sifted
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
300ml (10 fl oz) buttermilk or Greek yoghurt
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lightly dressed mixed leaf salad, to serve
Serves
4-6
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Cooking Time
35 minutes
Main ingredients
Beef
Recipe Type
Dinner, Entertaining, Pies
Special Info
Pregnant Mums
Level of Difficulty
Easy