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Cowboy Dinner {Cornbread Beef and Bean Casserole}

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Beef Mixture:
  • 1 ½ to 2 to 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 ½ cups salsa, store bought or homemade
  • 1 (15-ounce) (15-ounce) can black, pinto, or white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 to 2 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Cornbread Topping:
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cup milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in the corn, salsa, and beans. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared pan and set aside.
  4. 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).
  5. Sprinkle the cheese over the beef mixture. Pour the cornbread batter over the top and spread evenly all the way to the edges.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% 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.