Description
This recipe delivers a savory, comforting Cowboy Cornbread Casserole quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a large family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
- Ingredients listed on cornbread mix package (usually milk and egg)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir the rinsed black beans, drained corn, undrained diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the skillet with the beef mixture. Heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, using the required milk and egg.
- Pour the cornbread batter directly over the meat mixture in the baking dish. Do not stir.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the cornbread layer.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the cornbread is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute pinto beans for black beans if you prefer.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa to the meat mixture.
- If you want a spicier dish, use the hot variety of diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 32 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75