Ground Beef/Jalapeno Cornbread Casserole

2002-06-16
  • Yield : 1
  • Servings : 8 servings
  • Prep Time : 40m
  • Cook Time : 20m
  • Ready In : 60m
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This was one of my children’s favorites growing up.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground meat
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 jalapenos, chopped
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1/4 cup oil for cornbread

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pan add a small amount of oil cook the meat about 10 to 15 minutes until brown. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs and milk and stir until blended. Add the oil and stir well. Then add the drained corn and peppers.

Step 3

Grease a 9x9 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the dish, then the browned ground meat, the uncooked onion, followed by the cheese,and top with the remaining cornmeal mixture.

Step 4

Bake at 425 degrees 20 minutes until brown or until toothpick comes out clean.

Step 5

Method 2 - (Picture version) Grease a 9x9 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the dish, then the browned ground meat, the uncooked onion, and top with the remaining cornmeal mixture. Bake at 425 degrees 20 minutes until brown or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately top with the cheddar cheese, place back in oven to finish melting the cheese.

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