Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
A hearty casserole made with seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and a fluffy cornbread topping, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- 13x9 casserole dish For baking the casserole.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can RoTel with water (10 ounces) or diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1 can corn (14.5 ounces), not drained
- 1 can pinto beans (14.5 ounces), rinsed and drained
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread (use vegetarian for Halal diet)
- 2 large eggs
- 3.75 cup milk
- 1 to 2 cups Mexican or Cheddar shredded cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 13x9 casserole dish with cooking oil spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks until browned, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.1 medium yellow onion, diced
- Mix in the taco seasoning, RoTel, corn, and beans. Stir well for a couple of minutes until everything is combined, then turn off the heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread mixture by combining the Jiffy Cornbread mix with eggs and milk according to the package instructions.1 medium yellow onion, diced, 2 pounds ground beef
- Spread the ground beef mixture evenly at the bottom of your greased casserole dish. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the beef layer.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pour the cornbread mixture over the beef layer and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.1 medium yellow onion, diced, 2 pounds ground beef
- Bake uncovered in the center of the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the cornbread is fully baked. To check, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in some jalapeños or bell peppers to the ground beef mixture before baking.