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Easy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole Recipe

Close-up of a square slice of cowboy cornbread casserole showing the thick, cheesy cornbread top layer over a savory ground meat and bean filling.
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This hearty Cowboy Cornbread Casserole layers seasoned ground beef, beans, and corn under a fluffy, cheesy cornbread topping. It is a simple, one-pan family dinner ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)
  • Ingredients required for the corn muffin mix (usually 1 egg, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir the drained black beans, drained corn, undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Spread this beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions, mixing the dry mix with the egg, milk, and oil.
  5. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For an extra savory layer, add 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa to the beef mixture before spreading it in the pan.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef if you prefer a lighter base for this comfort food casserole.
  • If you want a richer topping, replace the vegetable oil in the cornbread mix with melted butter.

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