Description
This Cornbread Cowboy Casserole layers seasoned ground beef, smoky bacon, and ranch-style beans under a golden cornbread topping. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (8.5 oz) boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix, plus ingredients listed on the box
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, plus extra for garnish
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can ranch-style beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium jalapeño, sliced
- Optional: fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 7–10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix in the crumbled bacon, BBQ sauce, and beans. Stir well, then spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter as directed on the package. Gently pour it over the beef and cheese mixture, spreading it evenly without stirring.
- Arrange the jalapeño slices on top.
- Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Finish with extra bacon and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 16.5 g
- Sodium: 959.7 mg
- Fat: 20.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.7 g
- Fiber: 5.7 g
- Protein: 23.5 g
- Cholesterol: 64.2 mg