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Easy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole: Comfort Food Ready in Under 45 Minutes

Two squares of cowboy cornbread casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, corn, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this hearty Cowboy Cornbread Casserole for a satisfying, one-pan dinner. This recipe uses ground beef, corn, and beans, topped with a simple, cheesy cornbread layer for a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
  • Ingredients listed on cornbread mix box (usually egg and milk)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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 skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir the rinsed black beans, drained corn, cream of mushroom soup, milk, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Spread this filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, mixing in the milk and egg required. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the batter.
  5. Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For a Tex-Mex flavor boost, substitute the cream of mushroom soup with one can of drained, diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel).
  • You can add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the beef mixture for extra richness.
  • This recipe works well as a budget friendly meal when you need to feed a crowd.
  • If you want a cheesier topping, use 1 1/2 cups of cheese total.

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