@tworley63: 💫Sharing this orginal recipe by Simple Recipes for Everyone 💫 Looking for an easy, hearty family dinner? This Southern-style casserole with seasoned taco beef, sweet cornbread, and loads of melted cheese is pure comfort food! 😋✨ **Prep time:** 20 minutes **Cook time:** 35 minutes **Total time:** 55 minutes **Yield:** 8 servings **Ingredients:** * 1½ pounds ground beef * 1 small onion, diced * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 packet taco seasoning * 2/3 cup water * 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained * 1 cup whole-kernel corn, drained * 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese * 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese **Cornbread Topping:** * 1 (8.5 oz) box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix * 1 large egg * 1/3 cup milk * 1/2 cup sour cream * 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese **Optional Toppings:** * Sour cream * Sliced jalapeños * Diced tomatoes * Chopped green onions * Fresh cilantro * Sliced avocado **Instructions:** 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain any excess grease. 3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 4. Add the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened. 5. Stir in the drained Rotel and corn. 6. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. 7. Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the meat. 8. In a bowl, whisk together the Jiffy mix, egg, milk, sour cream, and cheddar cheese until just combined. 9. Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the beef and cheese layers. 10. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 11. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. 12. Top with sour cream, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, avocado, or your favorite taco toppings. **Pro Tip:** For even more Southern flavor, stir a small can of diced green chiles into the cornbread batter or brush the baked cornbread with melted butter before serving. Pair it with a crisp salad or tortilla chips and salsa for a complete meal. #TacoBake #CornbreadCasserole #ComfortFood #EasyDinner #FamilyMeal

✨️Tammy Worley✨️

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