Are there any Mexican food recipes that aren't flat delicious? I doubt it. This Mexican ground beef recipe is so fast and simple to make - you'll never believe it. Easy Tex Mex Cornbread Casserole (made in your trusty cast iron skillet) will be your family's favorite new dinner idea.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 40 minutesminutes
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
1Jiffy cornbread mix
15oz.can cream-style corn
2/3cupsour cream
1Tbsgranulated sugar
1egg
10oz.can red enchilada sauce
1lb.lean ground beefor any ground meat, such as ground turkey, bison, or venison
1medium onion, diced may substitute 1 Tbs. dehydrated onions
1red bell pepperseeds and membranes removed, diced, can substitute any color of bell pepper
2-3Tbs.your favorite taco seasoning
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, gently stir the cornbread mix, corn, sour cream, sugar, and egg just until combined; spread into a greased 12-inch cast iron skillet or a greased 9x13 pan.
Bake the cornbread mixture for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife inserted at the center comes out clean. (It may take longer for the cornbread to get done if using a 9x13 pan.) Using a fork, jab the warm cornbread all over the surface, then pour the enchilada sauce over the top.
Add the ground beef, continuing to cook and crumble the beef until it is fully cooked throughout; drain any fats that accumulate.Spread the ground beef mixture over the top of the baked cornbread; cover with foil or a lid.
Bake the casserole for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and top with cheese; bake an additional 5-10 minutes.Serve at once, with your favorite toppings, such as diced tomatoes, green chilies, salsa, sour cream, etc.