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

A close-up slice of cowboy cornbread casserole showing a thick layer of golden cornbread over savory chili filling.
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This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole delivers classic American comfort food flavor quickly. It is a hearty, one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, using simple ingredients for satisfying results.

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. Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir 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.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions. This usually involves mixing the dry mix with milk and eggs.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the meat 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 to melt before serving this hearty ground beef casserole.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute sour cream for some of the milk called for on the corn muffin mix box.
  • You can use pinto beans instead of black beans if you prefer.
  • This easy cornbread casserole freezes well after baking; cool completely before wrapping tightly.

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