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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

This hearty Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is filled with ground beef, pinto beans, corn, green chilis, and red bell peppers and moist cornbread with a cheesy crust! It’s hearty, filling, and Tex-Mex. Plus it’s the perfect all-in-one meal for potlucks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Casseroles, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: beans, beef, casserole, cornbread
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 549kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 15 oz cornbread mix package prepared according to instructions on the box but don’t bake it
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion minced
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 10 oz can rotel with chilis choose the spicy option if you like your casserole spicier
  • 15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed (save the aquafaba for other recipes)
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 4.5 oz can green chilis diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Mix the cornbread mix according to the package directions in a separate bowl. Remember to not bake it. Set it aside for a bit.
  • Finely mince the onion and dice the red bell pepper.
  • Add the beef and onion to a large skillet and cook until the beef is cooked and the onions are translucent, about 5-8 mins, then drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and mix well.
  • Add the ground beef mixture, Rotel tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, diced green chilis, and red bell pepper to the bottom of your slow cooker's insert and mix well.
  • Spoon the cornbread mixture over the top of the beef mixture and give it a bit of a mix.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until it is puffed up and set in the middle.
  • Top with cheese for the last 20-30 mins of cooking time.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

CHEF JENN’S TIPS

  • Add diced a jalapeño pepper if you like it spicy.
  • Use a 12-15 ounce bag of cornbread mix or use 2 6-oz packages. The actual amount of cornbread mix can vary, and the recipe will still work out.
  • Can use ground turkey, chicken, or sausage as an alternative.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 4mg