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The Easiest & Heartiest Cowboy Cornbread Casserole (Made with Jiffy Mix)

A close-up slice of cowboy cornbread casserole featuring a layer of seasoned ground beef and corn topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a satisfying, one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights. It combines seasoned ground beef, beans, and corn under a quick, fluffy cornbread topping for classic American comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy Mix)
  • Ingredients called for on the corn muffin mix box (usually milk, eggs, oil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the rinsed black beans, drained corn, undrained diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer.
  5. Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions, using the specified amounts of milk, eggs, and oil.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the meat and cheese layer in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the Cowboy Cornbread Casserole rest for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute sour cream for some of the milk required by the cornbread mix.
  • You can add a small can of green chilies to the meat mixture for extra Tex Mex flavor.
  • This hearty ground beef casserole freezes well after baking; cool completely before wrapping tightly.

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