Savory Mexican Beef Bake: A Simple and Flavorful Dish

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds of premium ground pork
• 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• A can of light red kidney beans (15.5 ounces) with its flavorful liquid
• A can of plump whole kernel corn (15.5 ounces), drained
• 3/4 cup of pure water
• A packet of zesty taco seasoning mix (like Old El Paso®)
• A pouch of dry corn muffin mix (8.5 ounces, for example Jiffy®)
• 1/3 cup of creamy milk
• 1 large, organic egg
• 3 cups of finely shredded Colby cheese

Step 1

Start by preheating your oven to a toasty 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for that perfect bake. Get your 12-inch skillet warmed up over medium heat, ready to work its magic.

Step 2

Toss in the pork and sprinkle some black pepper while you cook and crumble until it's beautifully browned, usually around 5 to 7 minutes. Don't forget to bid farewell to any excess grease post-drainage.

Step 3

Now, add in the kidney beans, corn, a splash of water, and your favorite taco seasoning to the skillet with the pork. Let it all mingle and dance together until it reaches a boiling point.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whip up a delightful corn bread mixture by combining corn muffin mix, milk, and an egg. This will be the delicious topping for your dish.

Step 5

Next, carefully spoon the flavorful pork mixture into a generously sized 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle a generous layer of Colby cheese on top, followed by the smooth pouring and spreading of the cornbread mixture.

Step 6

Pop your creation into the preheated oven and let it bake until the cornbread reaches a lovely golden brown hue, typically taking around 20 to 25 minutes. Once it's done, allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before diving in to savor the flavors.