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A close-up serving of cowboy cornbread casserole featuring a thick layer of chili and melted cheddar cheese on a yellow cornbread base.

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

  • Author: Ahazzam
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Welcome to Forkful Heaven! I am Alexander Knight, and I want to share this incredibly easy and hearty Cowboy Cornbread Casserole recipe with you. This one-dish meal is pure comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen. We use simple ingredients, including Jiffy mix, to create a satisfying, cheesy, ground beef bake that your family will request again and again.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 package (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy mix)
  • Ingredients listed on the corn muffin mix box (usually milk, eggs, and oil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir the cooked beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, Rotel, black beans, corn, and half (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet. Mix everything well.
  4. Spread this beef and bean mixture evenly into the prepared 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions, using the required milk, eggs, and oil.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the cheese melts slightly before serving this hearty ground beef casserole.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin to the ground beef mixture while cooking.
  • If you prefer a slightly sweeter cornbread topping, use the recipe variation on the Jiffy mix box that calls for adding a little extra sugar.
  • This Cowboy Casserole Recipe freezes well. Cool completely, cover tightly, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 75

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