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

Close-up of a slice of cowboy cornbread casserole showing a savory ground meat filling between layers of golden cornbread.
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You need a satisfying, quick dinner for a busy weeknight, and this Cowboy Cornbread Casserole delivers pure comfort. We combine seasoned ground beef, beans, and corn under a fluffy, cheesy Jiffy cornbread topping. It is a crowd-pleasing, one-dish meal ready for your family.

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 Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, 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) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. 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 the rinsed black beans, drained corn, Ro-Tel (with liquid), chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted into the beef mixture. Spread this entire mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, using the egg and milk specified on the Jiffy box. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the top of the beef mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over 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 cool for 5 to 10 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa to the beef mixture along with the Ro-Tel.
  • If you want a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the meat filling.
  • 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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