Description
This Easy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a hearty Tex-Mex dish that combines flavorful ground beef with beans, corn, and a cheesy cornbread topping. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz, undrained)
- 1 can whole kernel corn (15 oz, drained)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 box cornbread mix (8.5 oz)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, corn, and beans. Simmer to combine flavors.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Prepare the Cornbread: Mix cornbread mix, milk, egg, and sour cream. Pour over the beef layer.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let sit for 5–10 minutes before garnishing with green onions or cilantro.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey instead of beef or add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Serve with sour cream or salsa on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
