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Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 ½ cups water
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¼ cup salted butter
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1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeno
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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
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1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
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While the beef is cooking, make stuffing. Bring water and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in stuffing mix; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Stir both cans of diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce into the beef mixture. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add corn and Cheddar cheese. Simmer until cheese is melted completely, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish. Spread cornbread stuffing evenly over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
Cook's Notes:
You can use shredded Mexican-style cheese instead of Cheddar.
For a healthier option, use ground turkey and low-fat cheese.
Editor's Note:
The directions for making the stuffing are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
456 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 456 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat 14g | 68% |
Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
Sodium 1307mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 24g | 48% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 6% |
Calcium 215mg | 17% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 355mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.