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Picadillo Cornbread Casserole

Picadillo Cornbread Casserole

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  • 55 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧅 3/4 cup onion
    • 🌶 3/4 cup green pepper
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
    • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
    • 🍅 2 (10.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and chilies
    • 🍅 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 🥔 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1/3 cup olives
    • 3 tablespoons raisins, chopped (optional)
    • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup cheese
    • 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 🥚 1 large egg, beaten
    • 🥛 1/3 cup milk
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 🌶 1/4 cup jalapeños

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with avocado cooking spray.

2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and green peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, breaking up large pieces. Continue stirring and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and reduce the heat to medium-low.

4

Stir in tomatoes and green chilies with juice, tomato paste, diced potatoes, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until fragrant and saucy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in olives and raisins. Pour into prepared casserole dish.

5

Combine Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and sprinkle half of the cheese mixture on top of the picadillo mixture. Reserve the remaining cheese for later use.

6

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the corn muffin mix, chili powder, egg, milk, and sour cream. When well blended, stir in chopped jalapeños. Spread cornbread mixture in an even layer over the casserole.

7

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cornbread is browned and firm to the touch, about 35 to 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread should come out clean.

8

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the warm casserole.

9

Garnish with any combination of chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and chopped green onions, and serve warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

520

Calories

  • 32
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 30
    Fats

💡 You can prepare the picadillo layer a day in advance to save time on the day of baking.Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra freshness.Serve with a side salad of shredded lettuce and pico de gallo for a balanced meal.