Firehouse Chili and Cornbread Casserole

By Chef John

4.88 / 5

15min

1h 45min

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup diced poblano pepper
3 cloves garlic crushed
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2 cups water or as needed
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
2 (7.5 ounce) packages corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese divided
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
¼ cup sour cream or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or to taste