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Easy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

A thick slice of cowboy cornbread casserole showing a layer of seasoned ground beef and beans beneath a golden, cheesy cornbread topping.
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Make this hearty, cheesy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole for a simple weeknight meal or potluck dish. It features a savory ground beef filling topped with a quick cornbread layer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)
  • Ingredients required for cornbread mix (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 the black beans, corn, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet with the beef mixture. Cook until heated through.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the cornbread mix according to the package directions, substituting any liquid called for with the amount specified on the box.
  6. Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining half cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the cornbread batter.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa to the beef mixture before topping with cornbread.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup if preferred.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the filling.

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