Cowboy Dinner | Cornbread Casserole

Cowboy dinner is a hearty casserole of flavorful beef, corn and beans topped with tender, fluffy cornbread and a layer of cheese. So scrumptious!

This simple, consolation meals casserole has been a household favourite for over 20 years! After that lengthy, the recipe must be a keeper!

Beef and Bean Layer

This casserole is made up of two elements. First is the meat and bean layer.

It couldn’t be simpler! Floor beef and onion are cooked collectively earlier than including:

• beans (pinto are my favourite for this recipe, however black, kidney or white beans work, too)
• frozen corn
• salsa

Vital Notice: select a salsa that you just love the style of as a result of nearly all of taste within the beef and bean filling comes from that ingredient!

Cornbread Layer

Subsequent up is the cornbread layer! Taking notes from this favorite cornbread recipe, the cornbread topping is a one-bowl recipe that comes collectively quick.

Dry substances:

• cornmeal
• flour
• sugar
• baking powder + salt

Moist substances:

• oil or melted butter
• eggs
• milk or buttermilk

Like every good cornbread, don’t over combine the batter! Mixing simply till mixed ensures the baked cornbread will probably be gentle and fluffy!

Assembling Cowboy Dinner

Don’t blink otherwise you’ll miss it (it’s really easy!).

1. Beef and bean filling
2. Shredded cheese
3. Cornbread

The addition of cheese gives a pleasant salty taste increase in addition to a creamy texture factor between the filling and the cornbread. Don’t skip it!

A Weeknight Marvel

Easy and satisfying, this cornbread casserole might not win any connoisseur meals awards, however it’s excellent for a brilliant tasty weeknight meal.

It additionally makes a unbelievable take-in meal! It’s so family-friendly. I’ve introduced it to many a brand new mother or pal in want over time.

The filling isn’t overly saucy – it’s extra “piecey” if that is sensible. We prefer it simply as it’s, however in case you desire a extra saucy filling, add a cup or two of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce (make sure to add salt, pepper, and different seasonings to style if wanted).

PS: this cowboy dinner additionally makes an awesome dutch oven meal for tenting and feels actually fairly acceptable with the chucwagon-vibe of the cornbread, beef and beans.

5-Star Evaluations

Behold the opposite rave opinions for this casserole (so that you don’t must take simply my phrase for it!).

Winnie says: By no means anticipated to search out an empty pan with a request to make it as soon as per week. They beloved it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

J. Wayne says: Been a household staple for years. Typically add somewhat extra filling or rather less topping. Simply is determined by how adventurous we really feel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Chrissy says: A neighbor made this for us after I had my second child. It’s been a staple in our home since, the second the air will get brisk. I’ve made it for buddies going by means of breakups or having infants. Final consolation meals! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tiann says: Thanks!  My complete household loves this recipe & I make it typically! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Cowboy Dinner {Cornbread Beef and Bean Casserole}

Yield: 6 -8 servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Prepare dinner Time: 45 minutes

Complete Time: 1 hr 15 minutes

Beef Combination:

• 1 ½ to 2 kilos floor beef or floor turkey
• ½ cup diced yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 ½ 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:

• ½ cup (85 g) cornmeal
• 1 ½ cups (213 g) flour
• ⅓ cup (71 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup oil
• 2 massive eggs
• 1 ¼ cup milk

• Preheat the oven to 375. Flippantly grease a 9X13-inch pan and put aside.

• In a big 12-inch skillet set over medium warmth, prepare dinner the bottom beef, onion, salt and pepper, till the meat is absolutely cooked. Drain the grease from the pan.

• Stir within the corn, salsa, and beans. Unfold the meat combination evenly within the ready pan and put aside.

• For the cornbread, whisk collectively the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Make a nicely within the heart and add the oil, eggs and milk. Whisk collectively till simply mixed (do not over combine).

• Sprinkle the cheese over the meat combination. Pour the cornbread batter excessive and unfold evenly all the best way to the perimeters.

• Bake for 40-45 minutes till the cornbread is baked by means of. A toothpick inserted within the heart ought to come out clear and the highest ought to spring again calmly to the contact. Let the casserole relaxation for 5-10 minutes earlier than serving.

Serving: 1 serving, Energy: 477kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 29g, Fats: 21g, Saturated Fats: 6g, Ldl cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 1137mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 14g

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Recipe Supply: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Recipe initially posted January 2011; up to date November 2022 with new photographs, recipe notes, and so on.