Cowboy Dinner {Cornbread Beef and Bean Casserole}
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6 -8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cowboy Dinner {Cornbread Beef and Bean Casserole}
Description
Cowboy Dinner {Cornbread Beef and Bean Casserole} starts by browning ground beef with diced onions and seasoning. After draining excess fat, corn kernels, salsa, and rinsed beans are folded in and evenly spread in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top to meld flavors and add richness.
The cornbread topping is a batter of cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cooking oil, eggs, and milk. This mixture is poured over the beef layer and smoothed out. Baking at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes cooks the cornbread until it springs back when pressed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
The finished dish offers a moist cornbread crust with a savory, seasoned mixture underneath. It can be served as a complete meal and delivers a blend of cornmeal sweetness, beef savoriness, and creamy beans with a mildly spicy note from the salsa.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture:
- 1 ½ to 2 to 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen
- 1 ½ cups salsa store bought or homemade
- 1 (15-ounce) (15-ounce) can black beans or pinto or white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 to 2 to 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Cornbread Topping:
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 egg large
- 1 ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan and set aside.
- In a large 12-inch skillet set over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper, until the meat is fully cooked. Drain the grease from the pan.
- Stir in the corn, salsa, and beans. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared pan and set aside.
- For the cornbread, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add the oil, eggs and milk. Whisk together until just combined (don't over mix).
- Sprinkle the cheese over the beef mixture. Pour the cornbread batter over the top and spread evenly all the way to the edges.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cornbread is baked through. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean and the top should spring back lightly to the touch. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1137mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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