Make this hearty, comforting Cowboy Cornbread Casserole using a Jiffy mix shortcut. This one-dish meal is perfect for busy weeknights and feeds a hungry family fast.
Author:jesscarter
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:45 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef
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 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8.5 ounce) box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, black beans, corn, Ro-Tel mixture, and taco seasoning. Mix these ingredients well. Spread this beef mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the Jiffy mix package directions, usually mixing the dry mix with milk and one egg. Pour the batter over the beef layer in the baking dish.
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and return it to the oven for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese melts and the cornbread is golden brown.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef for a slightly different flavor profile.
For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped onion when browning the ground beef.
This casserole reheats well for easy leftovers the next day.