Mexican Cornbread Casserole That Will WOW Your Family!

cornbread mix

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornbread mix

💰Cheaper: homemade cornbread mix

Whole grain offers more fiber and nutrients.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef.

Use a meat separator to break the beef into smaller pieces while it cooks.

Chop 1 whole onion using a food chopper.

Chop a red bell pepper using the food chopper.

Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the browned beef and sauté until soft.

Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the skillet.

Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans until the water runs clear.

After the onion and bell pepper have cooked for about 5 minutes, add the black beans to the skillet.

Add 1 can of petite diced tomatoes and 1 cup of corn to the skillet.

Sprinkle in 1 taco seasoning packet and mix everything together.

Let the mixture heat through for about 5 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornmeal, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, 1 egg, and 1 cup of milk to the dry ingredients and mix until combined, leaving lumps.

Optionally, add 1 diced fresh jalapeno to the cornbread mix.

Let the cornbread mixture sit while assembling the casserole.

Spread the beef and vegetable mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Top with 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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