Description
Easy Cowboy Cornbread is a hearty and flavorful one-dish meal combining ground beef, beans, corn, and cheesy cornbread topping. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this casserole blends southwest-inspired ingredients with a moist cornbread crust baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 14 ounce can canned corn, drained
- 14.5 ounce can canned kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (Colby Jack recommended)
Topping
- 8.5 ounce box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 8.25 ounce can creamed corn
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Add the filling ingredients: To the cooked beef, add drained canned corn, kidney beans, salsa, taco seasoning, water, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Assemble filling in baking dish: Transfer the beef mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the mixture as a delicious cheesy layer.
- Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the Jiffy corn muffin mix, creamed corn, milk, and sour cream. Mix until you achieve a thick, cohesive batter suitable for spooning.
- Top the filling: Evenly spoon the cornbread batter over the beef and cheese layer to cover the entire surface.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cornbread topping is cooked through and has turned a nice golden brown.
- Cool and store: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the excess grease after browning the beef to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Use a 9×13 inch baking dish for optimal layering and baking.
- Cheese can be substituted with your favorite variety, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- For spicier flavor, add jalapeños or extra taco seasoning.
- This casserole can be reheated in the oven or microwave for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cowboy Cornbread, Ground Beef Casserole, Southwest Casserole, Cornbread Casserole, Easy Dinner Recipes, One-Dish Meal
