Easy, Meaty Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Easy, Meaty Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground pork; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (15.5 ounce) can light red kidney beans (including liquid); 1 (15.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 3/4 cup water; 1 package taco seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso(R)); 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy(R)); 1/3 cup milk; 1 egg; 3 cups shredded Colby cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook and crumble pork and black pepper in the hot pan until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
3
Stir kidney beans, corn, water, and taco seasoning into the skillet with the pork. Bring to a boil.
4
Combine corn muffin mix, milk, and egg in a bowl for the corn bread mixture.
5
Spoon pork mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Colby cheese. Pour and carefully spread corn bread mixture on top.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until corn bread is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground pork, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 (15.5 ounce) can light red kidney beans (including liquid), 1 (15.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained, and more.

Yes, Easy, Meaty Mexican Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy, Meaty Mexican Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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