I am so impressed with the folks over at the About A Mom website for coming up with this gem of a casserole. From the cornbread to the savory filling I simply cannot get enough of this yummy stuff! My husband and kids absolutely love it and I can’t blame them! You get a spicy kick of Mexican flavors paired with delicious cornbread and soft rice. It’s seriously a little piece of heaven in a pan.
I should serve this casserole to my dad because he will undoubtedly love it, too 🙂
Ingredients
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 can (14.5-ounces) Hunts diced tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons Heinz tomato paste
2 tablespoons McCormick chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimento (optional)
4 ounces Kraft Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup shredded)
Martha White Mexican Style Cornbread and Muffin Mix
2/3 cup milk
1 egg beaten
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot. Add the onion, green pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the ground beef to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until browned, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Once the meat is browned, add the onion mixture back to the pan. Stir in the corn, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir well. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand while preparing the cornbread topping.
Prepare the Cornbread Topping: In a bowl, whisk together the cornbread mix, milk and egg, until smooth.
Assemble and Bake the Pie: Stir the olives and shredded cheese into the beef mixture and pour it into a 9×13-inch baking dish, smoothing the top. Pour the cornbread batter over the filling, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the pie to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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Quick Tip: Serve this yummy casserole with salsa or taco sauce as a condiment.
