Cowboy Casserole Cornbread

This amazing dish has everything you need for a hearty and satisfying meal: savory ground beef, tender pinto beans, and sweet corn, topped with a golden crust of fluffy, moist, and slightly sweet cornbread. Every bite is a delightful burst of the perfectly balanced textures and flavors that make it a true crowd-pleaser.

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Tex Mex

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 395kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1½ pounds (680g) ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon (5g) minced garlic
½ cup (150g) diced red bell pepper
½ cup (150g) diced green bell pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-ounce can corn, drained
½ cup (140g) BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon (15g) Creole seasoning
½ cup (120g) beef broth
1 recipe Jiffy cornbread mix
2 large eggs
1 cup (240g) milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Coat a 9"x12" casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, stirring until the meat is mostly browned, 3-5 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic, and peppers, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally (5-7 minutes), until the beef has browned and the vegetables have softened.
Stir in the pinto beans and corn, and mix well. Then add BBQ sauce, Creole seasoning, and beef broth. Stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes—season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the meat mixture into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and evenly spread it out over the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk the Jiffy cornbread mix from the blog (or store-bought if preferred). Add eggs and milk, and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Gently pour the cornbread mixture over the meat mixture and spread the cornbread mixture over the meat layer using the back of a large spoon.
Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes, or until the cornbread topping bakes through and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the cornbread batter; having a few small lumps is okay.
Feel free to brush the top of the baked cornbread with melted butter.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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