If you need an easy weeknight dinner that is hearty, family-friendly, and full of flavor, this Cowboy Cornbread is one of those simple casserole recipes you’ll want to keep in your regular dinner rotation. It has seasoned ground beef, taco flavors, corn, Rotel, melty cheese, and a golden cornbread topping all baked together in one comforting dish. It is the kind of dinner that feels cozy and homemade without requiring a complicated ingredient list.

This recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want something filling, budget-friendly, and easy to throw together. The beef mixture comes together quickly on the stovetop, then gets layered into a baking dish with cheese and topped with a creamy Jiffy cornbread mixture. The jalapeños add just the right amount of flavor, but you can easily adjust the spice level to make it kid-friendly or add extra heat for the adults.

Cowboy Cornbread is a great option for weeknight dinners, potlucks, game days, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing comfort food recipe. Serve it warm with sour cream, green onions, and a little extra cheese if you like, and you have a complete meal that tastes like a mix between taco casserole and classic cornbread bake. It is easy, cozy, and exactly the kind of dinner everyone goes back for seconds on.

Equipment: 

9x13 baking dish (this one has a storage lid!)

Deep skillet 

Shallow bowl (these are my FAVORITE bowls!) 

Ground Meat Chopper