🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups Cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 500 g Ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Dried parsley or dill
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in black pepper, paprika, and dried herbs into the meat mixture. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and oil (or melted butter) until well combined.
- 6
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Gently fold the meat and onion mixture into the cornbread batter.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 9
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- 10
Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use lamb instead of beef.
- ✓Ensure the meat mixture is not too wet before adding it to the batter.
- ✓You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
🔄 Variations
- Add shredded cheese (like feta or Kashkaval) to the batter.
- Incorporate finely chopped bell peppers or zucchini into the meat mixture.