This was one of the first recipes I tried from Pinterest. (I assume you know about Pinterest, right? If not, read my rhapsodizing about it on my main blog.) It was a good idea, but I didn't love it. To me, the cornbread was way too sweet (I'm a southerner; no sugar in my cornbread, please! Sugar goes in the sweet tea.) The base also tasted like it was missing something, though I can't really put my finger on what. I'll keep hunting for similar recipes, I think.
Taco Cornbread Bake
Source: Plain Chicken, found on Pinterest
Ingredients:Directions:
- 1 lb ground round
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 box Jiffy corn bread mix, plus ingredients to make cornbread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- salsa
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese, Rotel tomatoes and black beans. Spoon into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
- Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions for corn bread. Spread over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
