Description
A comforting and flavorful casserole featuring seasoned ground meat, colorful peppers, and a fluffy cornbread topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (beef or turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or your choice)
- 1 can black beans or pinto beans (optional)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the ground meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Incorporate bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, and diced tomatoes; allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder, milk, eggs, and cheese to prepare the cornbread topping.
- Spread the meat mixture in a greased baking dish and top with the cornbread mixture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños, or avocado slices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, Tex-Mex, comfort food, family meal, easy recipe