Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish that combines ground beef, beans, and cornbread for a delicious meal.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound 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 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Transfer the beef and bean mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
In a separate bowl, combine the cornbread mix, milk, and egg. Stir until just combined, then pour the cornbread batter over the cheese layer in the baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.