Cowboy cornbread casserole is the perfect mix of ingredients with sweet cornbread that’s super easy to make in no time for the family.
Looking to whip up a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than this easy cowboy cornbread casserole recipe. With just one pan, you can create a hearty and flavorful dish that will have your family begging for seconds.
This recipe combines classic ingredients like ground beef, corn, black or pinto beans, and a blend of spices to create a Tex-Mex inspired casserole that is both comforting and full of flavor. The cornbread topping adds a deliciously crisp and golden touch with a touch of sweetness.
Not only is this cowboy cornbread casserole incredibly delicious, but it’s also a convenient option for busy weeknights. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can have a wholesome and filling meal on the table in no time.
How To Make Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Ingredients needed
- Ground beef or turkey
- Corn
- Onion
- Rotel tomatoes and green chiliwa
- Pinto beans or black beans
- Taco seasoning
- Ranch seasoning
- Tomato sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Jiffy cornbread with mixing ingredients (listed below)
Helpful tips & quick variations
- For a sweeter touch I have seen others add things like corn or even honey within the cornbread topping for more flavor.
- Using both seasoning packs create a unique flavor that I learned in my Santa Fe soup recipe. Don’t skip it.
- The beans add a great source of fiber to the recipe but which you choose is not important. Personally, in the photos I chose pinto beans.
Making the cowboy cornbread casserole recipe
- First, whip together the package of jiffy cornbread with the milk and eggs according to the package then sat the batter to the side. Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a pan on medium high heat brown the ground beef. When everything is almost browned toss in the Rotel tomatoes and the diced onion. Continue to cook until onions are fragrant.
- Then, add in tomato sauce, corn and beans. Next, the taco and ranch seasoning packs. Mix everything very well and remove from heat. You can taste for seasoning but the tomato sauce still may have a metallic flavor since you haven’t placed it in the oven yet.
- Next, in a 16×9 baking dish add the hamburger mix in first then spread it out in an even layer. Now, carefully top the baking dish with the jiffy batter and spread it out evenly.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated oven for about an hour. Do the first check at 45 minutes. You’re looking for the cornbread to be fully cooked, a toothpick test is best right through the center.
- Once done remove from oven and allow the cowboy cornbread casserole to cool a bit before serving. Enjoy.
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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Equipment
- 16×9 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounce can of corn, drained & rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes & green chilies, drained & rinsed
- 15 ounce can of pinto beans, drained & rinsed
- 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 1 pack ranch seasoning
- 1 pack taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
Cornbread Topping
- 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- First, whip together the package of jiffy cornbread with the milk and eggs according to the package then sat the batter to the side. Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a pan on medium high heat brown the ground beef. When everything is almost browned toss in the Rotel tomatoes and the diced onion. Continue to cook until onions are fragrant.
- Then, add in tomato sauce, corn and beans. Next, the taco and ranch seasoning packs. Mix everything very well and remove from heat. You can taste for seasoning but the tomato sauce still may have a metallic flavor since you haven't placed it in the oven yet.
- Next, in a 16×9 baking dish add the hamburger mix in first then spread it out in an even layer. Now, carefully top the baking dish with the jiffy batter and spread it out evenly.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated oven for about an hour. Do the first check at 45 minutes. You're looking for the cornbread to be fully cooked, a toothpick test is best right through the center.
- Once done remove from oven and allow the cowboy cornbread casserole to cool a bit before serving. Enjoy.