Ground Beef Cornbread Casserole
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 15 ounces canned corn drained
- 15 ounces can black beans drained and rinsed
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies like Rotel, undrained
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix or your favorite cornbread mix
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
To Make the Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.1 pound ground beef
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.1 small onion, 1 bell pepper
- Stir in the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.15 ounces canned corn, 15 ounces can black beans, 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 ounce taco seasoning
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
To Make the Cornbread Topping:
- In a medium bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to the package instructions (typically mixing the cornbread mix with the egg and milk).1 large egg, ⅓ cup milk, 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 cups of casserole. Actual calories will vary.
- If you prefer not to use Jiffy mix, you may not need the milk and egg listed in the ingredients. Use whatever ingredients the package or recipe calls for.
- For more cornbread topping, simply make two boxes of cornbread mix.
- You can make this in one pan as long as the skillet is also oven safe.
Nutrition Facts
Ground Beef Cornbread Casserole
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
602
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
55
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
102
mg
34
%
Sodium
1293
mg
54
%
Potassium
752
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
57
g
19
%
Fiber
10
g
40
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
1419
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
237
mg
24
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
