Cowboy Dinner

 

COWBOY DINNER {CORNBREAD BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE}

yield: 6 -8 SERVINGS

 

prep time: 30 MINS

cook time: 45 MINS

total time: 1 HR 15 MINS

INGREDIENTS

Beef Mixture:

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups salsa, store bought or homemade
• 1 (15-ounce) can black, pinto, or white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Cornbread Topping:

• 1/2 cup (85 g) cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cups (213 g) flour
• 1/3 cup (71 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan and set aside.
• In a large 12-inch skillet set over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper, until the meat is fully cooked. Drain the grease from the pan.
• Stir in the corn, salsa, and beans. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared pan and set aside.
• For the cornbread, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add the oil, eggs and milk. Whisk together until just combined (don't over mix).
• Sprinkle the cheese over the beef mixture. Pour the cornbread batter over the top and spread evenly all the way to the edges.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cornbread is baked through. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean and the top should spring back lightly to the touch. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.