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Cajun Beef Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package cornbread/muffin mix (plus required ingredients for preparation)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 29 oz diced tomatoes, drained (two 14.5 oz cans)
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare cornbread batter according to package instructions and spread it into the prepared dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables, tomato paste, and all seasonings (garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne).
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Pour beef mixture over cornbread batter in the baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  • Top with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, double the cayenne or add a splash of hot sauce to the beef mixture. You can also swap ground turkey for a lighter version.
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