Description
A comforting casserole loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and zesty tomatoes, all topped with a cheesy, golden cornbread crust. Perfect for busy nights or potlucks, this dish delivers classic cowboy flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Meat Filling:
1 ½ to 2 pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced (optional)
1 packet (about 1 oz) taco seasoning
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (15 oz) pinto or chili beans, drained
1–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for sautéing)
1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
Cornbread Layer:
2 boxes (8.5 oz each) Jiffy corn muffin mix (or 2 cups cornbread mix)
2 large eggs
¾ cup to 1 cup milk
1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon baking powder (if using non-Jiffy mix)
1 teaspoon salt (if needed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, bell pepper (optional), and garlic until fragrant.
Add and brown the ground beef, draining excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, Rotel, corn, and beans. Mix well and heat through.
Transfer the beef mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over evenly.
In a separate bowl, combine cornbread mix with eggs, milk, creamed corn, sour cream, and sugar. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream, salsa, green onions, or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~350-400
- Sugar: 7-10g
- Sodium: 700-900mg
- Fat: 17-22g
- Saturated Fat: 9-11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-9g
- Trans Fat: <1g
- Carbohydrates: 32-42g
- Fiber: 4-6g
- Protein: 16-22g
- Cholesterol: 80-105mg