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Mexican Cornbread Casserole (Low Carb, Gluten Free)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 514kcal
Author Brenda Bennett | Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef Butcher Box, organic, grass-fed
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • chili powder optional
  • 1 cups salsa
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese Mexican-style, shredded

Cornbread Recipe

Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet with the onion and garlic until no longer pink.
  • Add the cumin, salt, pepper, salsa and chili powder if using. Stir together. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F while you make the cornbread.
  • Add all the cornbread ingredients to a stand mixer and blend until well combined. 
  • Grease a 9 by 13 baking dish and spread a thin layer, about one third of the cornbread mixture over the bottom of dish.
  • Pour the ground beef mixture over the cornbread layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the meat.
  • Spread the remaining cornbread mixture over the meat and top with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. 
  • Enjoy with toppings: sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, cheese, olives

Notes

Net Carbs: 5g
This recipe was first published in October 2017 and updated with video and reposted in March 2019. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2.2mg