Description
A robust, crowd-pleasing meal that blends golden, buttery cornbread with a seasoned ground beef and vegetable filling. This hearty Tex-Mex casserole is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, balancing sweet corn notes with zesty spices and melted sharp cheddar cheese. It offers a satisfying contrast between crispy, browned edges and a moist, tender interior, ensuring a high-protein, family-friendly meal that simplifies cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean)
2 boxes (8.5oz each) Cornbread Mix
1 can (15oz) Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Corn Kernels
1 can (10oz) Diced Tomatoes with Chilies
2 cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
1 packet Taco Seasoning (low-sodium)
1 cup Milk
2 large Eggs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes with chilies, black beans, and corn kernels; simmer for 5 minutes.
Spread the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
Whisk the eggs and milk in a medium bowl until blended.
Add the cornbread mix to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the cheese and beef layer.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cornbread topping is golden brown.
Notes
Substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner version.
You can add jarred jalapeños to the beef mixture for extra heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg