Kickin Chili Cornbread Casserole Southern Comfort Easy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 pound ground beef (450g)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon cumin (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) (1.25 ml)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (410g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 cup beef broth (240 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal (160g)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (15 ml)
• ½ teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk (240 ml)
• ¼ cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) (50g)