Cowboy Casserole

Ingredients

• Beef filling: 1 lb Reynolds Ranch ground beef
• Beef filling: 1 small onion, diced
• Beef filling: 1 bell pepper, diced
• Beef filling: 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• Beef filling: 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
• Beef filling: 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• Beef filling: 1 tsp chili powder
• Beef filling: 1 tsp cumin
• Beef filling: ½ tsp garlic powder
• Beef filling: ½ tsp salt
• Beef filling: ½ tsp black pepper
• Beef filling: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Cornbread topping: 1 box cornbread mix
• Cornbread topping: Ingredients called for on the package
• Cornbread topping: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 01Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. 02Brown the ground beef and onion in a large oven-safe skillet. Drain any excess grease.
3. 03Add the bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, black beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. 04Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
5. 05Prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions and spread it evenly over the top.
6. 06Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
7. 07Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cornbread is golden and cooked through.
8. 08Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.