Description
This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a hearty and flavorful one-dish meal that combines savory ground beef, beans, vegetables, and a layer of cornbread baked to golden perfection. A comforting and satisfying dinner option for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground sausage (optional)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (8.5 oz) box cornbread mix (such as Jiffy)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
Meat and Veggie Filling:
Cornbread Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (and sausage if using) until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Prepare the filling: Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in half the cheddar cheese.
- Assemble: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the cornbread: In a medium bowl, prepare the cornbread mix with egg and milk. Spread the batter over the filling.
- Bake: Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, mix diced jalapeños into the filling or top with hot sauce.
- This casserole can be made ahead and reheated for even better flavor the next day.
- Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, or avocado for extra toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large square
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
