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The Easiest & Heartiest Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

A thick slice of cowboy cornbread casserole with a savory chili base, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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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 perfect, hearty one-dish meal for busy weeknights.

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 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 listed on the corn muffin mix box (usually milk and eggs)

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 grease.
  3. Stir the drained black beans, drained corn, undrained diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet with the meat 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 meat mixture. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, using the required milk and eggs.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute pinto beans for black beans if you prefer.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder with the chili powder and cumin.
  • If you want a slightly sweeter cornbread, use a sweet cornbread mix instead of the standard one.

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