Description
A hearty beef and cornmeal bake loaded with flavor and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, milk, and egg until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour half of the cornmeal mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Layer the beef mixture over the cornmeal, then pour the remaining cornmeal mixture on top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and black olives over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served hot or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg