Tex-Mex Chili and Southern Corn Bread Muffins

Ingredients for Chilli:
250g ground beef
1/4 each green pepper and red pepper
125mL onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
250mL beef broth
125mL salsa
250mL diced tomatoes
15mL chilli powder
5mL dried oregano
5mL cumin
2mL ground coriander
4mL black pepper
250mL kidney beans
30mL fresh chopped cilantro
30mL lime juice

Ingredients for Corn Bread Muffins:
250mL flour
250mL cornmeal
30mL sugar
8mL baking powder
3mL baking soda
2mL salt
398mL creamed-style corn
125mL buttermilk
1 egg 30mL margarine, melted
15mL green chilies chopped (optional)

Method for Chilli:
1) Spray a cast iron fry pan with non-stick spray. Be careful not to get any spray on the outside as it could catch fire. On high heat, fry the ground beef. When all of the beef is browned, add the peppers, onions, and garlic.
2) Reduce to medium heat; Cook, stirring until vegetables soften (About 5 minutes)
3) Add the broth, salsa, tomatoes, and spices; Bring to a boil. Add the beans and simmer for 20 minutes.
4) Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Serve hot.

Method for corn bread:
1) Preheat oven to 375°F or 190°C. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
2) In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3) In a medium bowl, whisk together corn, buttermilk, egg, melted margarine and chilies. Add the liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Stirl until moistened.
4) Divide the batter amone the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake!
5) Remove muffins from tins and cool slightly. They are best served warm.

Nutrition Value:

Food groups: Meat & Alternatives, vegetables & fruits, grain, dairy, and other.
Major Nutrients: ALL!!

*Vocabulary*
Cornmeal: Dried corn kernels that have been ground up
Cornbread: A quick bread made from cornmeal, that originated from southern United States

Did you know....
There're are other names for cornbread, including hush puppies, spoon bread, and Johnny cakes.