Irresistible Cowboy Cornbread Casserole Ready in 40 Minutes
A hearty southern classic casserole with ground beef, cornbread, and Tex-Mex flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn (15 oz), drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, sour cream
Instructions
- Cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat, then stir in taco seasoning, beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cornbread mix with egg and milk until just combined.
- Spread beef mixture into a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Pour cornbread batter over the top and spread evenly.
- Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until cornbread is golden. Top with cheese and broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
- Use any boxed cornbread mix if Jiffy is unavailable.
- Adjust toppings based on preference.
- Great for potlucks or family dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/cowboy-cornbread-casserole-recipe/