Oh yes! A Beefy Cornbread Casserole is basically a cozy, cheesy, hearty meal that combines savory beef, sweet corn, and fluffy cornbread—all in one dish. Here’s a solid recipe:
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the beef layer:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300g) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve a little for topping)
For the cornbread topping:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish.
- Cook the beef mixture
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in corn, cream soup, chili powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the cornbread topping
- In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Top the beef mixture
- Spoon the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top if desired.
- Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Scoop portions with some beef and cornbread together for each serving.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a little hot sauce or smoked paprika to the beef layer.
- You can swap cream soup for a homemade white sauce if you prefer fresher ingredients.
- Leftovers reheat well and actually taste even better the next day.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut one-bowl version where you mix everything together and bake—super fast for weeknights but still rich and cheesy.
Do you want me to give that version too?
