Name: Viral Cornbread Cowboy Casserole (Hearty Southern One-Pan Dinner)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup canned corn, drained; 1 cup canned pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup sour cream; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained; 1 box cornbread mix; Ingredients called for on package (usually eggs, milk, oil)

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup canned corn, drained
1 cup canned pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained

Cornbread Topping

1 box cornbread mix
Ingredients called for on package (usually eggs, milk, oil)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onion is soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Drain excess grease.

Step 3: Season and Mix

Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Add corn, beans, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix until fully combined.

Step 4: Assemble the Casserole

Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the filling.

Step 5: Add Cornbread and Bake

Prepare cornbread batter according to package instructions. Pour evenly over the beef mixture. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Drain canned ingredients well to avoid excess moisture.
Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture.
Do not overbake or the cornbread may dry out.
Let casserole rest before slicing for clean servings.