Territorial Casserole

MexicanBeefIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 0.3 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp dry taco seasoning mix
  • 14 0.5 oz can Mexican-style diced tomatoes (discard 2 tbsp liquid)
  • 30 oz canned pinto beans (2 cans), drained
  • 0.3 cup ripe olives, sliced
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can refrigerated cornbread twists
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk, beaten
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, sauté the ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, pinto beans, olives, and parsley. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the meat mixture.

  5. 5

    Twist the cornbread strips and arrange in a lattice pattern over the top of the filling, pressing the ends to adhere to the sides of the skillet.

  6. 6

    Whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water and brush over the cornbread lattice.

  7. 7

    Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until the cornbread lattice is lightly browned and cooked through.