CAJUN BEEF CASSEROLE

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Your little ones who refuse to eat veggies won't complain one bit when you bring this cheesy casserole with a cornbread crust to the table. For picky eaters, try using less Cajun seasoning. -Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 pound ground beef
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 shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, vegetables, tomato paste and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour over batter. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with onions., Freeze option: Omit onion topping. Cool baked casserole; wrap and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Sprinkle cooked casserole with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.