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

A square serving of cowboy cornbread casserole with a thick, golden cornbread top layer over a hearty chili base with ground beef, corn, and beans.
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This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a hearty, comforting one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. We combine seasoned ground beef, beans, and corn under a quick, golden Jiffy cornbread topping for pure homestyle cooking satisfaction.

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 by the corn muffin mix box (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 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 beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to heat through.
  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 prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions, using the required milk and eggs.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the beef 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. Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the cheese melts slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, Ethan suggests adding a small dash of smoked paprika to the beef mixture.
  • If you do not have Rotel, substitute with one can of diced tomatoes mixed with 1/4 cup of diced green chilies.
  • 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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