Description
Cornbread Taco Bake is a hearty and comforting Mexican-American casserole that combines seasoned ground beef or turkey, black beans, corn, and tomato sauce, all topped with a golden cornbread crust. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it’s a delicious, cheesy dish that please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cornbread Topping
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Meat: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is browned and the onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Seasoning and Simmer: Stir in the taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add Beans, Corn, and Sauce: Add the black beans, corn, and tomato sauce, then cook for another 2 minutes, stirring well to combine. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese.
- Prepare Cornbread Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk until just blended, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble Dish: Pour the meat mixture into a greased 9×9-inch or similar baking dish. Spoon the cornbread batter evenly over the top. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese if using.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Add a dollop of sour cream or salsa on top for extra flavor.
- This recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch dish for larger crowds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
