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

A generous slice of cowboy cornbread casserole featuring a thick layer of seasoned ground beef filling topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a hearty, comforting, one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. It combines seasoned ground beef, beans, and corn under a simple, fluffy Jiffy cornbread topping.

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, divided
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)
  • Ingredients required for the corn muffin mix (usually milk and eggs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. 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. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef mixture. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions, substituting any required liquid with milk or water as directed.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the cornbread batter.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the Cowboy Cornbread Casserole rest for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa to the beef mixture along with the Rotel.
  • If you want a spicier kick, use hot Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat.
  • 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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