Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
A hearty casserole with seasoned ground beef, vibrant veggies, and a fluffy cornbread topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 box cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Season with taco seasoning; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the cornbread mix in a separate bowl with egg and milk.
- Assemble by spreading the beef mixture in a greased baking dish, then pour the cornbread mix on top.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool and slice into squares to serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with TVP or mushrooms. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: casserole, cornbread, comfort food, healthy dinner, one-pan meal