corn-pone casserole

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Mar 16, 2013

I found this recipe on an old yellowed newspaper clipping--no telling how old it is. But it sounds very easy and full of flavor. Try it! Photo: casualkitchen.blogspot.com

prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 fluid ground beef (i use chuck)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1 can (16 to 20 oz.) red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 package (12 to 15 oz.) corn muffin mix
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

How To Make corn-pone casserole

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan over high heat, cook beef and onion until all juices evaporate and meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, sugar, salt and pepper; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover, simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the beans.
  • Step 3
    Spoon mixture into a 12x16-inch baking dish. Prepare corn-muffin mix according to package directions. With the back of a spoon, spread batter evenly over top of meat mixture in casserole. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over casserole and continue baking another 10 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted into corn bread comes out clean.

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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #comfort
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