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The Ultimate Easy Jiffy Mix Cowboy Cornbread Casserole with Ground Beef and Beans

A thick slice of cowboy cornbread casserole showing ground meat, corn, beans, and a melted cheddar cheese topping.
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Make this hearty Cowboy Cornbread Casserole when you need a filling, budget-friendly meal. This one-pan dish layers seasoned ground beef, corn, and beans under a quick, cheesy cornbread topping for a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), drained
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 box (8.5 ounces) cornbread mix (like Jiffy), prepared according to package directions (usually includes egg and milk)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned completely. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in the drained corn, drained black beans, drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream of mushroom soup, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture through for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the cornbread mix according to the package directions. Stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the prepared cornbread batter.
  6. Pour or spoon the 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. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For a Tex-Mex Casserole flavor, use Rotel tomatoes with green chilies in the filling.
  • You can prepare the cornbread batter ahead of time and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to top the casserole.
  • This recipe works well as a Make Ahead Casserole; assemble everything, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the bake time if baking directly from the refrigerator.

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