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The Easiest & Heartiest Cowboy Cornbread Casserole (Made with Jiffy Mix)

A scoop of cowboy cornbread casserole showing a thick layer of cheesy cornbread over a hearty chili base with beans and corn.
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This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole delivers classic American comfort food flavor quickly. It is a hearty, one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • Ingredients required for Jiffy mix (usually 1 egg and 1/3 cup milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir the rinsed black beans, drained corn, Ro-Tel tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef mixture. Spread this meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix according to the package directions, usually mixing the dry mix with 1 egg and 1/3 cup of milk.
  6. Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the meat layer in the baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the cornbread batter.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the Cowboy Cornbread Casserole rest for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, substitute the milk in the cornbread mix with buttermilk.
  • You can use pinto beans instead of black beans if you prefer.
  • This hearty ground beef casserole freezes well after baking; cool completely before wrapping tightly.

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