Ground Beef Casserole with Cornbread

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4.9

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    58 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    602 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Ground Beef Casserole with Cornbread

An old-fashioned cornbread and ground beef casserole is an easy dinner that everyone at the table can agree on!

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Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 small garlic minced or pressed (about 1 teaspoon total, cloves
  • 1 (11 ounce) corn kernels drained, can
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) condensed tomato soup not diluted
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Cornbread Topping (see alternative made-from-scratch topping below)

  • 1 (8.5 ounce) corn muffin mix box, Jiffy brand
  • 1 large egg
  • cup milk
  • cheddar cheese Optional garnish, grated cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, sliced green onion
  • sour cream
  • parsley
  • cilantro
  • red onion
  • green onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish; set aside.

Prepare Ground Beef Filling

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent (about 7-10 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds longer. Drain off the fat.
  2. Stir in the corn, tomato soup, water, chili powder and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Prepare Cornbread Topping

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cornbread mix, egg, and milk.
  2. Spread the batter over the beef mixture.

Bake the Casserole

  1. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the topping is cooked through. Let stand for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To prepare a made-from-scratch cornbread topping, stir together the following ingredients:
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil (or other mild oil of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, if you like a slightly sweet cornbread crust)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the casserole Calories 602kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1624mg (68%) Potassium 1073mg (23%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 1041IU (21%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 602 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the casserole
Calories 602kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1624mg 68%
Potassium 1073mg 23%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 1041IU 21%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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