Description
This cowboy cornbread casserole is a rustic, satisfying dish featuring a flavorful ground beef and bean base topped with a cheesy, golden cornbread crust. It’s easy to make, filling, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. Great for busy weeknights or casual family dinners with a Southern flair.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel), drained
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Optional: sliced jalapeños or chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in corn, beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer beef mixture to a greased 9×9 or 11×7 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle half the cheese over the beef mixture.
- In a bowl, prepare cornbread mix with milk and egg as directed. Stir in remaining cheese.
- Spread cornbread batter evenly over the top of the beef layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with jalapeños or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole on top before serving.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or add chopped cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Use spicy cornbread mix or add hot sauce for a kick!
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Comfort Food
- Keywords: cowboy cornbread casserole, beef cornbread bake, tex-mex casserole, jiffy cornbread casserole, hearty family dinner
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- Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish (9×9 or 11×7 inch)
- Oven
- Spoon or spatula
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
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- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
