Description
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines cornbread with a savory filling of ground beef, beans, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 package (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to package instructions, adding milk and egg.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the cornbread batter over the beef mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cowboy Cornbread Casserole, comfort food, casserole recipes, cornbread, ground beef