Description
Hearty and comforting Cowboy Cornbread Casserole with a savory beef layer and a sweet cornbread topping, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in black beans, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly to combine flavors.
4. In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread mix by adding the egg and milk. Stir until smooth.
5. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. Spoon the cornbread batter over the beef layer and spread gently to cover.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can use ground turkey for a leaner version.
Spice it up with diced jalapeños or green chilies in the beef mixture.
Add a handful of green onions or chopped cilantro before serving for extra freshness.
For extra sweetness, add a tablespoon of honey to the cornbread batter.
Leftovers reheat well and make a great lunch the next day.