Cowboy Casserole

By amberwherley

Ingredients

• 1 3.4 lbs. ground beef
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 5 garlic cloves , minced
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained
• 2 cups frozen super sweet white corn
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons McCormick taco seasoning
• approx. 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• approx. 1/2 vintage white cheddar
• Crust
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon McCormick taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup half and half

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large skillet combine ground beef, celery and onions. Brown over medium high heat; drain fat.
Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; stir.
Scoop mixture into a large 3 quart baking dish. Top with cheeses. Set aside.
Let’s make the crust – In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, taco seasoning, baking powder, melted butter and half and half; whisk until smooth. Pour crust mixture evenly over meat mixture. Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35-40 minutes Or until crust is lightly brown. Serve.