Looking for a no-stress, one-pan dinnerthat feeds the whole family and leaves you with minimal cleanup?

Meet the Ground Beef Casserole — a classic, old-school comfort dish that layers seasoned ground beef, onions, tomatoes, corn, and a cheesy cornbread topping into a golden, bubbly bake that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

No fancy ingredients.
No complicated steps.
Just pantry staples, bold flavor, and cozy comfort.

Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or when you just want something warm and satisfying.

Let’s dive into how to make this humble casserole that feels like a hug on a plate — and why it might just become your new go-to dinner.

🍽️ Why You’ll Love This Ground Beef Casserole

🍞 Serve with a crisp green salad or garlic bread — dinner is served!

🧑‍🍳 Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

🍴 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Main Dish:

• 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or tomato soup)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Cornbread Topping:

• 1 cup cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven & prep dish
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown the beef
   • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
   • Add onion and garlic; cook until soft (5–6 minutes). Drain excess fat.
3. Mix the filling
   • Stir in tomatoes, corn, soup, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer 3–5 minutes to blend flavors.
4. Transfer to baking dish
   • Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
   • Spread evenly.
5. Make the topping
   • In a bowl, mix cornbread mix, egg, milk, and cheese.
   • Spoon over the beef mixture and spread gently.
6. Bake
   • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbly.
7. Serve
   • Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
   • Scoop and enjoy hot!

🧈 For extra richness, stir 2 tbsp sour cream into the filling.

✅ Tips for the Best Casserole

🔄 Easy Variations to Try