Description
A hearty casserole with layers of ground beef, black beans, corn, and a golden cornbread crust, bringing comfort and bold flavor to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 box cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- Shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F (200Ā°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sautƩ until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornbread mix with the egg and milk until combined. Pour the cornbread batter over the beef mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the cornbread batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is flexible; you can add cheese, adjust spice levels, or use different proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, tamale, comfort food, easy recipe