Corn Bread Chili Or Taco Bake
A hearty and flavorful casserole combining seasoned ground beef, corn, green peppers, and tomato sauce, topped with cheesy cornbread and crispy fried onion rings. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish offers a delicious blend of savory, cheesy, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
- Stir in the chili or taco seasoning mix, water, corn, green peppers, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Pour the meat mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the corn muffin mix according to package instructions.
- Add half of the French fried onion rings to the muffin batter and mix.
- Spoon the corn muffin batter around the outer edge of the casserole dish, forming a crust.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top, and add the remaining onion rings.
- Bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).