Corn Crusted Chili

Ingredients

• Chili

  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cumin
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (250 ml) coffee (or beer, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes

• Corn Crust (Cornbread)

  • 3/4 cup (120 g) fine cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) cold butter, diced
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
  • ¾ cup (75 g) sharp orange cheddar, grated
  • 1 egg