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Taco Cornbread Skillet

This Taco Cornbread Skillet is made with a sweet homemade cornbread and filled with a spicy taco mixture.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 551kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 small bell pepper diced
  • 16 ounces canned pinto beans drained
  • 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chiles drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

For the cornbread:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/3 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup canned corn
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles

Instructions

To make the filling:

  • Add the ground beef to a large skillet along with the onion and pepper and cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and cheese to the beef and stir to combine.
  • Set aside while you make the cornbread.

To make the cornbread:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and butter a 12-inch cast iron skillet or 9x9 baking dish.
  • Add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk together to combine.
  • Add the buttermilk and eggs to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
  • Add the buttermilk mixture to the cornmeal mixture, along with the corn and chiles, and stir well to combine.
  • Let the mixture set for 10 minutes for the cornmeal to soften.
  • Spread half of the cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish and top with the beef mixture. Spoon the remaining cornbread batter over the top of the beef.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1127IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 5mg