Cajun Beef Casserole Recipe

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Have little ones who won’t eat veggies? They won’t complain one bit when you bring this cheesy casserole with a corn bread crust to the table. For picky eaters, try using less Cajun seasoning. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

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Cajun Beef Casserole Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1 pound ground beef
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Prepare corn bread batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, vegetables, tomato paste and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour over top. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with onions. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 449 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 111 mg cholesterol, 916 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Cajun Beef Casserole in Simple & Delicious December/January 2012, p19

Cheddar Tip

Select sharp cheddar when using packaged shredded cheese from recipes that you’d like to have a bolder flavor. If you will be shredding cheese at home from bulk cheddar, you can choose from mild, medium, sharp and extra sharp.