Cornbread Beef Casserole
Dive into comfort food heaven with this Cornbread Beef Casserole, a hearty and flavor-packed dish that brings together savory ground beef, vibrant veggies, and creamy black beans, all nestled beneath a golden, fluffy cornbread crust. This easy-to-make casserole is seasoned with warming spices like chili powder and cumin, then topped with melty cheddar cheese for a delightful contrast of textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan wonder bakes up in under an hour, delivering a satisfying meal that’s both family-friendly and bursting with southwestern flavors. Serve it straight from the oven with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an irresistible dinner idea that’s guaranteed to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 15 ounces Canned corn, drained
- 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 box Cornbread mix
- Milk (as per cornbread mix instructions)
- Eggs (as per cornbread mix instructions)
- Cooking oil (as per cornbread mix instructions)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until fragrant and softened.
Stir in the tomato sauce, canned corn, canned black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Pour the beef and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Spread shredded cheddar cheese over the top in an even layer.
Prepare the cornbread mix according to the package instructions, combining the mix with milk, eggs, and oil as specified. Stir until smooth.
Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture and cheese layer, using a spatula to spread it if necessary.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Slice into portions and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 727 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
