mexican cornbread

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59 Pinches
Red Rock, TX
Updated on Jan 16, 2011

This recipe came from a co-worker of mine back in the late '70s. It is inexpensive to make, quite easy, and great comfort food!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1-2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1-2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2-3 - jalapeno peppers, sliced thin
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 16 ounces creamed corn, canned
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk (not evaporated)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

How To Make mexican cornbread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Brown meat, onions, garlic, and jalapeno peppers; drain fat. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste).
  • Step 3
    In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, 1/2 t. salt and baking soda. Add milk, corn, butter and eggs.
  • Step 4
    In large greased cast iron dutch oven (or casserole dish) pour one-half of the cornmeal batter; top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with one-half of the grated cheese.
  • Step 5
    Pour remaining batter over meat mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over batter. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 45 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Enjoy!!

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Category: Beef
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake

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