Mar 14, 2014 | Recipes | 14 |
Here’s the nextrecipein ourPublix menu planfor the week starting 3/13 (3/12 for some) – Mexican Cornbread.
This is one of my husband’s favorite meals. It’s actually one he grew up eating as this was his mom’s recipe. I modified it slightly by seasoning the meat. In her recipe she used plain ground beef but I think it adds so much more flavor when you throw in a few spices. I also like it with the addition of corn niblets. The original recipe just calls for creamed corn.
Now this is not diet friendly in the least bit. I was a bit shocked at the amount of oil in the recipe and have tried to adjust the recipe but it comes out dry and not nearly as good. The good thing is you have a ton of servings. Grab a piece and pair it with a salad and you have a hearty meal that is oh so good!
Here are the otherrecipesI have shared as part of ourPublix menu planfor the week starting 3/13 (3/12 for some)
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Peanut Butter Thai Noodles With Pork
- Classic Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Mexican Cornbread Recipe
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 8
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup canola oil, divided
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons jalapeños, chopped[i] (I use a combination of fresh & pickled)[/i]
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup creamed corn
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg)
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 – 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Pour about 3 – 4 tablespoons of the oil in a cast iron skillet and place in the oven to get hot.
- Cook ground beef and onion in a medium skillet until beef is browned.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and water – stir until combined.
- Cook until water is gone (about 1 – 2 minutes) then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, jalapeño, corn, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, cheddar cheese and the remaining oil – mix well.
- Remove the pan from the oven and carefully swirl the hot oil to cover the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into the pan over the hot oil.
- Next, spread the beef mixture over the mixture then top with the remaining cornmeal batter.
- Place in a 400º F oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
- Friendship Buttermilk $1.79= 40¢ (Publixcoupon+ blinkie)
- Publix Ground Beef, USDA Inspected, $4.49/lb
- Publix Cornmeal – $1.39
- Onion – $1
- Jalapeño – 50¢
- Green Giant Frozen Corn, BOGO $1.99 – $2.13= 99¢
- Kraft Chunk Cheese, 7 or 8 oz, BOGO $3.99 (already purchased)
Total = $8.77
You will have extra groceries to use on future meals –Extra cornmeal, buttermilk and cheese!
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14 Comments
Jenon March 14, 2014 at 4:29 pm
This looks like something my husband would just love. As I’m always trying to stretch my budget, do you think this recipe would work just as well with maybe half ground beef and half black beans? Or do you think the beans wouldn’t work so well in this recipe? Thanks!
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Michelleon March 14, 2014 at 5:26 pm
Actually it would be perfect!! You really don’t need all that meat (at least in my opinion). I usually just kinda eyeball it and use what I have handy. I would bet that his momma never used a full pound either 😉
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Jenon March 14, 2014 at 4:29 pm
This looks like something my husband would just love. As I’m always trying to stretch my budget, do you think this recipe would work just as well with maybe half ground beef and half black beans? Or do you think the beans wouldn’t work so well in this recipe? Thanks!
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Michelleon March 14, 2014 at 5:26 pm
Actually it would be perfect!! You really don’t need all that meat (at least in my opinion). I usually just kinda eyeball it and use what I have handy. I would bet that his momma never used a full pound either 😉
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Kathryn Johnsonon March 14, 2014 at 5:35 pm
Hi there!
This looks delicious. How would I modify this to use cornbread mix? I have a few I’m trying to use up.
Thank you!Reply
Michelleon March 15, 2014 at 11:22 am
You should be able to just use the mix in place of the cornmeal batter above. You could always add corn, cheese, etc. Just pour half of your prepared mix into a pan (I would probably follow the temp directions from your box) and then pour the meat over and then cover with the remaining batter. You may have to bake longer to ensure the cornbread cooks.
Let me know how it turns out!
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Kathryn Johnsonon March 14, 2014 at 5:35 pm
Hi there!
This looks delicious. How would I modify this to use cornbread mix? I have a few I’m trying to use up.
Thank you!Reply
Michelleon March 15, 2014 at 11:22 am
You should be able to just use the mix in place of the cornmeal batter above. You could always add corn, cheese, etc. Just pour half of your prepared mix into a pan (I would probably follow the temp directions from your box) and then pour the meat over and then cover with the remaining batter. You may have to bake longer to ensure the cornbread cooks.
Let me know how it turns out!
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KATIEon March 15, 2014 at 5:29 pm
What if you don’t have a cast iron skillet?
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Coffee to Composton March 25, 2014 at 11:23 pm
I used a 9 inch round cake pan when I made it tonight. It’s neat to try new recipes. Thanks for taking the time to add recipes to your site!
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KATIEon March 15, 2014 at 5:29 pm
What if you don’t have a cast iron skillet?
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Coffee to Composton March 25, 2014 at 11:23 pm
I used a 9 inch round cake pan when I made it tonight. It’s neat to try new recipes. Thanks for taking the time to add recipes to your site!
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Jeanne waltonon November 28, 2020 at 9:27 am
Sausage is good in this recipe too.
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Jeanne waltonon November 28, 2020 at 9:27 am
Sausage is good in this recipe too.
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