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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

A hearty and flavorful casserole combining cornbread, ground beef, beans, and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 lb ground beef can substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of mild or spicy
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or a blend
Cornbread Topping
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the Casserole Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in black beans, corn, salsa, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well and remove from heat.
Make the Cornbread Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, milk, egg, baking powder, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Mix until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
  2. Pour the cornbread batter over the beef mixture, spreading it evenly.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Serve
  1. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different beans or vegetables based on preference.

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