Baked Taco Casserole

Starter Recipe from MyRecipeBox
Baked Taco Casserole
Time: 40 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 450
Protein: 25 g Carbs: 25 g Fat: 28 g

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/4 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lettuce, shredded
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
1 piece (about 1/2 inch thick) cornbread (store-bought or homemade)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
4. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup corn kernels. Cook for another 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
5. Place the cornbread piece in the bottom of a small baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches).
6. Spread the cooked and seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over the cornbread.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes.
10. Top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, and diced tomatoes before serving.