Description
Crowd-pleasing Easy Tex Mex Casserole delivers a spicy southwestern flavor explosion packed with ground beef, cheese, and zesty seasonings. Hearty layers of tortillas, meat, and melted cheese create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salsa
- 1 (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) corn bread mix
Vegetables:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 400°F, ensuring optimal temperature for the upcoming culinary creation.
- In a spacious skillet, transform ground beef over medium heat. Methodically fragment the meat while introducing diced onion, bell pepper, cumin, and salt. Continue cooking until beef achieves a rich brown color and vegetables soften—approximately 8-10 minutes, with onions turning translucent.
- Incorporate salsa and corn into the skillet, allowing Tex-Mex flavors to harmonize. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, permitting liquid reduction and flavor integration. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- Relocate the savory mixture into a 9×9 casserole dish, distributing evenly to create a uniform base for the upcoming cornbread topping.
- Craft cornbread batter according to package instructions, typically involving milk and egg combination. Gently cascade the batter over the beef mixture, using a spatula to ensure complete coverage across the surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until cornbread transforms into a golden masterpiece. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick—it should emerge cleanly. Allow a brief resting period before serving to prevent scalding.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or lentils to create a vegetarian version that’s packed with protein and flavor.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the cornbread before baking for an extra layer of gooey, melty goodness that takes the casserole to the next level.
- Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free cornbread mix and double-checking that your salsa doesn’t contain any hidden gluten ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg