Beef and Black Bean Cornbread Casserole | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## BEEF AND BEAN LAYER
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 pound(s) ground sirloin (or ground beef)
• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 to 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 large poblano pepper, seeded and minced
• 8 ounce(s) button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 15-oz can - black beans, rinsed and drained
• 14oz can - diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 cup - monterey jack cheese, shredded
• ## CORNBREAD LAYER
• 1 1/2 cups - yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup - all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1 cup - milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 to 3 dash(es) hot sauce, or to suit (optional)
• ## TO SERVE
• 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced