About
A piñata, by definition, is stuffed with all sorts of goodies, and so is the Loaded-Piñata Cornbread Bake! Deliciously zesty and richly savory taco beef as the filling is just the beginning! Even within the summery sweet cornbread is filled with spicy peppers and melty cheddar cheese. The more you dive into Loaded-Piñata Cornbread Bake, the more delicious goodies you'll find!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained, plus more, to taste, for topping
- 1 (8.5-ounce) package cornbread mix, plus the ingredients called for on the package
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
- jalapeño pepper, optional, to taste, sliced, for topping
Directions
Step 1 -Position the oven rack to the center position.
Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 3 -Lightly coat a 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 4 -In a pot or a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook, while crumbling, until it is no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.
Step 5 -Drain the excess grease from the skillet.
Step 6 -Add the salsa and the taco seasoning to the ground beef and stir to combine.
Step 7 -Over medium heat, bring the beef mixture to a simmer.
Step 8 -Lower the heat to low and simmer the beef mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 -Add the black beans, the corn, and the can of the sliced black olives to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
Step 10 -Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 11 -Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions and using the ingredients called for on the package.
Step 12 -Add the cheddar cheese and the green chiles to the batter and stir to combine.
Step 13 -Spread the batter over the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to the edges of the dish. Do not stir the batter into the beef mixture.
Step 14 -Bake, uncovered, until the cornbread is golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
Step 15 -Serve topped with the extra black olives and the jalapeño slices.
