Description
A warm and hearty casserole featuring seasoned beef, black beans, corn, and a golden cornbread top, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 cup cornbread mix
- 1 cup water or milk (for cornbread)
- 1 egg (if required by cornbread mix)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes until combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to package instructions (combine cornbread mix, water or milk, and egg if needed).
- Pour the cornbread batter over the beef mixture and spread it out evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: casserole, tamale pie, comfort food, easy dinner, Tex-Mex