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The Easiest & Heartiest Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Close-up of stacked squares of cowboy cornbread casserole showing the savory ground meat, corn, and bean filling between the cornbread layers.
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This simple Cowboy Cornbread Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, beans, and corn under a quick, cheesy cornbread topping. It is a hearty, one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 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 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)
  • Ingredients called for on the corn muffin mix box (usually 1 egg, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup oil)

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 until the beef is fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir the rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet with the beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef mixture. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions using the required egg, milk, and oil.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the top. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder when seasoning the beef mixture.
  • You can substitute pinto beans for black beans if preferred.
  • If you do not have Rotel, use one can of diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup of diced green chilies.

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