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

A square slice of cowboy cornbread casserole showing a thick, golden cornbread top layer over a savory ground meat filling.
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This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole delivers classic American comfort food flavor quickly. It is a hearty, family-friendly one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights.

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) cornbread mix (like Jiffy Mix)
  • Ingredients required by cornbread mix box (usually milk and eggs)

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 skillet with the beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the meat layer.
  5. Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, using the ingredients specified on the box.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the cheese and meat mixture 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 cool for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa to the meat mixture before topping with cornbread batter.
  • If you want a slightly spicier topping, mix a pinch of cayenne pepper into the dry cornbread mix before adding wet ingredients.
  • This hearty ground beef casserole freezes well. Cool completely, cover tightly, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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