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Ground Beef Cornbread Casserole

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 15 ounces canned corn drained
  • 15 ounces can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies like Rotel, undrained
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Cornbread Topping:

  • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix or your favorite cornbread mix
  • 1 large egg
  • cup milk

Instructions

To Make the Filling:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
    1 small onion, 1 bell pepper
  • Stir in the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
    15 ounces canned corn, 15 ounces can black beans, 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

To Make the Cornbread Topping:

  • In a medium bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to the package instructions (typically mixing the cornbread mix with the egg and milk).
    1 large egg, ⅓ cup milk, 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
  • Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 cups of casserole. Actual calories will vary.
  • If you prefer not to use Jiffy mix, you may not need the milk and egg listed in the ingredients. Use whatever ingredients the package or recipe calls for.
Nutrition Facts
Ground Beef Cornbread Casserole
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
602
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
102
mg
34
%
Sodium
 
1293
mg
56
%
Potassium
 
752
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
57
g
19
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
1419
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
 
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
 
237
mg
24
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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