Mexican Shepards Pie W/ Cornbread Topping Recipe

Name: Mexican Shepards Pie W/ Cornbread Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning; 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn; 1 (16 ounce) can Mexican style pinto beans; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans; 1 (16 ounce) can nacho cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; diced onion (optional); chopped fresh cilantro (optional); diced tomato (optional); diced bell peppers (optional) or chili peppers (optional) or pepper, of your choice (optional); sliced olive; 1 ½ cups white flour; 1 ½ cups cornmeal; ½ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 egg; 1 ½ cups buttermilk or 1 ½ cups milk, works too

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (16 ounce) can Mexican style pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (16 ounce) can nacho cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
diced onion (optional)
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
diced tomato (optional)
diced bell peppers (optional) or chili peppers (optional) or pepper, of your choice (optional)
sliced olive
1 ½ cups white flour
1 ½ cups cornmeal
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
1 ½ cups buttermilk or 1 ½ cups milk, works too

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning according to package directions.
3
Drain grease and spread ground beef in a layer across a 9x13 casserole dish.
4
Add a layer of nacho cheese, and spread 1/2 of the shredded cheese in a layer.
5
Mix the corn and the beans together and add them in as a layer.
6
If you are using any of the optional filling ingredients, mix them together and add them as a layer now.
7
Add the remaining cheese in a layer.
8
Set this dish aside while you mix the cornbread using the directions below in Step 12.
9
Once your cornbread batter is prepared, carefully spread the batter in an even layer across the top of your dish.
10
If you want to get extra fancy, you can pipe the batter layer and create pretty designs for your crust.
11
Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes, or until a golden brown crust forms and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Optional: Melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 clove of peeled, crushed garlic and 1 tsp sugar to make a sweet and flavorful garlic butter to brush on the cornbread as it comes out of the oven.
13
Allow to cool 5-10 minutes, then chow down.
14
Cornbread Instructions:.
15
Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl, then add the egg and buttermilk, one at a time, forming a medium-thick batter.

1468

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

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.
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

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground beef, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning, 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, 1 (16 ounce) can Mexican style pinto beans, and more.

Yes, Mexican Shepards Pie W/ Cornbread Topping falls under the Baking & Desserts 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!

Mexican Shepards Pie W/ Cornbread Topping

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Variations & substitutions

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