Mexican Cornbread Hamburger Casserole

Loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this Mexican Cornbread Hamburger Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dish that’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. Layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chiles are topped with a cheesy, golden cornbread crust for a hearty dinner that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. This one-pan marvel comes together in just one hour and features optional pickled jalapeños for an extra kick and a garnish of fresh cilantro for brightness. Whether served as a standalone meal or paired with sour cream and a side salad, this comforting casserole is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Ideal for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings, this recipe combines convenience and irresistible flavor into one showstopping dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 packet (about 1 oz) Taco seasoning
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed Black beans
• 1 can (15 oz), drained Corn kernels
• 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 box (about 8.5 oz) Cornbread mix
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup, sliced Pickled jalapeños (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Mix until fully combined and heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the package instructions by mixing the cornbread mix, milk, and egg. If desired, fold in the pickled jalapeños for extra spice.

Step 7

Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture, smoothing it into an even layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cornbread layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top of the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into it comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2557.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4094.6

Total Fat 199.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 853.8mg	0%
Sodium 11598.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 387.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.9g	0%
Total Sugars 100.1g
Protein 204.6g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 2730.3mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 3613.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 37.2%