Beef-Filled Cornbread Squares Recipe

Name: Beef-Filled Cornbread Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground Beef; 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning (optional); 1/2 cups Ketchup; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1- 1/2 cup Cornmeal; 2 cups Flour; 1/2 cups Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 cups Oil; 2 cups Milk; 1/2 cups Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Seasoning Salt; 4 cups Milk; 1/4 cups Butter; 1/2 cups Cheese Whiz Or Velveeta Cheese; 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

2 pounds Ground Beef
1 whole Large Onion, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning (optional)
1/2 cups Ketchup
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1- 1/2 cup Cornmeal
2 cups Flour
1/2 cups Sugar
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 whole Eggs
1/2 cups Oil
2 cups Milk
1/2 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoons Seasoning Salt
4 cups Milk
1/4 cups Butter
1/2 cups Cheese Whiz Or Velveeta Cheese
1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1
Brown ground beef with onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
2
Fry until no longer pink.
3
Add taco seasoning and ketchup.
4
Set aside.
5
Stir together dry ingredients for cornbread dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
6
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and milk.
7
Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.
8
Prepare 2 greased pans: a 9x13 pan and an 8x8 pan, or three 8x8 foil pans.
9
Spread half (or a little more) of the cornbread batter into the pans.
10
Layer the crumbled beef mixture on top, followed by the cheese.
11
Spread the remaining cornbread batter over top.
12
Bake at 350 degrees F for 3040 minutes until cornbread is done and a knife comes out clean.
13
For the cheese sauce, whisk together flour, salt, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
14
Bring to a boil until thickened.
15
Stir in butter, Cheese Whiz, and shredded cheese until smooth.
16
Cut cornbread into squares and serve with the sauce alongside, like gravy.
17
Sometimes we add shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa on top.
18
Or serve it with a green salad on the side.
19
Leftovers freeze well, just reheat the thawed casserole in the oven and the cheese sauce in the microwave.

2024

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Ground Beef, 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Beef-Filled Cornbread Squares falls under the Meat & Poultry 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-Filled Cornbread Squares

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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