Cornbread with chili
Cornbread with chili is a hearty, comforting dish that pairs a savory, often spicy meat-and-bean stew with a sweet or savory cornbread, either crumbled on top or served on the side. The chili typically features ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and a blend of chili spices, while the cornbread is made from cornmeal, flour, eggs, and milk or buttermilk. This combination is a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in the Southern and Southwestern United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the cornbread and beans, with a good amount of protein from the meat and beans, and moderate fat content from the beef and any added oils or cheese. It provides key nutrients like iron, fiber, and B vitamins, with a typical serving ranging from 400 to 600 calories depending on portion size and specific recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 µg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, cornbread with chili represents a fusion of Indigenous American ingredients (corn) with the stew traditions brought by settlers, becoming a symbol of hearty, communal eating. Nutritionally, the combination creates a more complete protein profile, as the amino acids in the corn and beans complement each other.
