Beef, Bean, And Corn-Bread Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef, Bean, And Corn-Bread Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound 93% ultra-lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 (8-ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, drained; 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained; 3/4 cup skim milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/3 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal mix

Servings: persons

3/4 pound 93% ultra-lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (8-ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
3/4 cup skim milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal mix

1
Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until browned, stirring frequently to crumble the beef. Drain the beef mixture in a colander.
2
Return beef mixture to pan. Add chili powder, cumin, sugar, oregano, tomato sauce, pinto beans, and chiles; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Pour mixture into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray; set aside.
3
Combine the milk and egg in a bowl, and stir well. Add the cornmeal mix, and stir well. Pour the cornmeal mixture over the beef mixture. Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until the corn-bread topping is lightly browned.
4
Make-Ahead Tips: You can assemble the casserole ahead of time, omitting the corn-bread topping, cover and chill in the refrigerator or freeze (thaw frozen casserole overnight in the refrigerator).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound 93% ultra-lean ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, Vegetable cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Beef, Bean, And Corn-Bread Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Beef, Bean, And Corn-Bread Casserole

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