Cornbread Taco Bake

Submitted by Martina

"A second place winner in the Country Woman Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread mix
• 1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French fried onion rings
• 1⁄3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, water, green pepper and taco seasoning; mix well.
3. Spoon into a greased 2-qt.
4. baking dish.
5. Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions for corn bread.
6. Stir in half the onions.
7. Spread over beef mixture.
8. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions.
10. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and toothpick inserted into corn bread layer comes out clean.

Reviews

[scarycheri02]

Made this last night as written. We did put lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa on top but I don’t think we would have needed to. I used Jiffy brand corn bread and we liked the sweetness. Before baking I didn’t think the corn bread layer looked like enough but it puffed up nicely while baking. My hubby and I both enjoyed this and I am adding it to my rotation. I might add rinsed canned black beans next time just because. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[CindiJ]

My SIL made this for us yesterday and we loved it! I know we will be making this recipe often! This will be a great recipe for church dinners, family reunions, etc. as it travels well. Thanks for sharing! I've made this so many times, I almost have the recipe memorized. I have changed a few things for our tastes - I use ground cumin (1 TBS) and 3/4 tsp. chili powder instead of the taco seasoning packets (for a no/low sodium dish), 1/2 cup chopped onion (added with the green pepper) and do it all in my cast iron skillet. No need to dirty an extra dish! Love this recipe! Thanks again!

 

[Doing it Right]

My nephew and I made this for dinner. I forgot to take the recipe with me to the store, and mistakenly bought rotel diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce. I used the tomatoes, but left out the water. And as a personal preference, I left out the green pepper. I used jiffy corn meal mix. It was good, but had a sweet taste, I think due to the jiffy mix. I will make this again, but maybe try a different corn meal mix. Thank you for sharing yourrecipe. Mindi

 

[ceruleanseven]

Yum! I also used honey-ish corn bread mix (Krusteaz low fat), but I actually like the undertone of sweetness to this dish. I will definitely be making this again.

 

[coconutcream]

Yum! This was delicious and tasted really familiar - I didn't realize until I bit into it that my mother used to make this recipe! This is a definite keeper. I left out the corn and peppers, but otherwise followed the recipe...and will be doubling it next time!