Cornbread Wilderness Hash Recipe

Name: Cornbread Wilderness Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon, chopped; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, no less than 90/10; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell peppers or 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped; 16 ounces pinto beans (canned, washed and drained); 15 ounces stewed tomatoes, canned; 6 dashes hot sauce (Tobasco); 1 -2 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups mexi-blend cheese (or shredded) or 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (or shredded); 1 cup self-rising cornmeal; 1 cup skim milk

Servings: persons

1/4 lb bacon, chopped
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, no less than 90/10
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell peppers or 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
16 ounces pinto beans (canned, washed and drained)
15 ounces stewed tomatoes, canned
6 dashes hot sauce (Tobasco)
1 -2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups mexi-blend cheese (or shredded) or 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (or shredded)
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1 cup skim milk

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In a large iron skillet, brown meat with chopped bacon, canola oil, onion and bell pepper.
3
Then add pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, hot sauce, liquid smoke, and salt until well blended and heated through.
4
If you aren't using an iron skillet, lightly grease a casserole dish and then evenly spread meat mixture in baking dish, otherwise leave meat mixture in iron skillet.
5
Top meat mixture evenly with grated cheese.
6
Whisk cornmeal and milk together and pour over cheese.
7
Bake for 20-25 mins or until lightly browned on top.

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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.
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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb bacon, chopped, 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, no less than 90/10, 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil, 3/4 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cornbread Wilderness Hash 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornbread Wilderness Hash

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Variations & substitutions

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