Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 cup

yellow cornmeal

2 unit

eggs

well beaten

1 cup

lowfat milk

0.5 tsp

soda

0.75 tsp

salt

303 g

cream style corn

1.5 unit

onions

minced

0.5 pound

rat cheese

grated

5 unit

jalapeno peppers

minced and seeded

1 pound

ground beef

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~9 min

Mix together yellow cornmeal, eggs, milk, soda, salt, and cream style corn in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 3
~9 min

Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 4
~9 min

Grease a large black iron skillet.

Step 5
~9 min

Heat the greased skillet over medium heat and sprinkle a very thin layer of cornmeal into the skillet. Let it brown slightly.

Step 6
~9 min

Pour half of the cornbread batter into the skillet.

Step 7
~9 min

Sprinkle cheese proportionately over the batter, then the cooked ground beef, then the minced onions, and finally the minced and seeded jalapeno peppers.

Step 8
~9 min

Pour the remaining cornbread batter on top.

Step 9
~9 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jalapenos to control the heat level.

For a sweeter cornbread, add 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.

Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with sour cream or salsa.

Pairs well with a side salad or chili.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Chili
Salad
Pork Ribs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food in the Southwestern United States.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Potluck
Game Day
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100

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