Cowboy Cornbread
Hearty, flavorful, and downright irresistible, Cowboy Cornbread is the ultimate all-in-one comfort food bake! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines a savory ground beef and black bean filling, spiced with chili powder and cumin, then layered with melty cheddar cheese and topped with a golden, fluffy cornbread crust. Juicy diced tomatoes with green chilies and sweet corn kernels add a zesty Southwestern flair, making every bite a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is easy to make and bakes to perfection in just 30 minutes. Whether served with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, Cowboy Cornbread will quickly become a family favorite. Keywords: cowboy cornbread recipe, cornbread casserole, Southwestern bake, easy dinner ideas, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 box (approximately 8.5-ounces) cornbread mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup milk (as directed on cornbread mix)
- 1 large egg (as directed on cornbread mix)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set it aside.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the package instructions, combining the mix with milk and egg until smooth.
Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture.
Pour the cornbread batter over the top of the cheese layer, spreading it out gently with a spatula to cover the filling completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Cowboy Cornbread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1091 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*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.
