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Grant Logan

Ground Beef and Cornbread Casserole: The Comfort Meal You’ll Make Again and Again

This hearty ground beef and cornbread casserole brings together savory seasoned beef, sweet corn, and a golden cornbread topping into one easy comfort meal. It’s the kind of dinner that smells like home and tastes like a warm hug.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup canned corn or creamed corn
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes or Rotel (optional)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 box 8.5 oz cornbread mix or homemade cornbread batter
  • 2 eggs for cornbread mix
  • 2/3 cup milk or as directed on cornbread mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for greasing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, sauté diced onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in corn, diced tomatoes (if using), chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes to let flavors meld.
  4. In a bowl, prepare the cornbread batter by mixing the cornbread mix with eggs and milk. Optionally fold in some creamed corn for added moisture.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spoon the cornbread batter over the beef layer and spread gently to cover.
  7. Top with shredded cheese if using.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until the cornbread is golden and filling is bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For variation, try a Mexican twist with black beans and jalapeños or a sweet-savory combo by adding a drizzle of honey to your cornbread mix.