Pinto Bean Cornbread Casserole

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground sausage OR ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion ....chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper ....chopped
• 2 16-oz. cans of pinto beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 8 oz. mexican cheese OR cheddar cheese....grated
• 1 box cornbread mix (I use jiffy)

Details

Adapted from community.qvc.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat 375 degrees.

Mix cornbread as per package directions...set aside
Brown meat in skillet, cook til medium done, (takes about 8 minutes)
Add onion and peppers to skillet, cook another 5 minutes stirring constantly.
Drain.

To meat in skillet, add beans, tomatoes, and salt ....mix well
Pour mixture into a greased 13x9 dish. Sprinkle all cheese.
Spoon cornbread batter evenly on top of meat mixture
Bake for 20-30 minutes...or til cornbread topping done