CORNBREAD BEEF SQUARES

CORNBREAD BEEF SQUARES image

Provided by Rebecca Vance

Categories Beef

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pkg 10 oz. corn bread mix
1 can(s) 8 3/4 oz. can creamed corn
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
FILLING:
1 1/2 lb ground sirloin or lean ground beef, browned and drained
1/4 tsp or to taste..salt and pepper
1 Tbsp minced onion ( fresh or dried) & dried parsley
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
SAUCE TOPPING
1 can(s) 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes with garlic and spices, cut up
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 c cold water
1 Tbsp corn starch

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees...Lightly grease an 8x8x2 OR 9x9x2 pan..set aside..
2. In mixing bowl combine corn bread mix, creamed corn, eggs, milk and shredded cheese until well blended..Spread half the batter in the lightly greased pan..set aside..and prepare filling...
3. Brown ground beef and drain off any fat...season with salt and pepper, minced onion and dried parsley..add ketchup and relish..spread over the corn bread layer in pan..sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese..and all but two teaspoons of the parmesan cheese..Top with remaining cornbread mixture..sealing edges. Sprinkle with 2 tsp. parmesan cheese..Bake at 350 for 35 minutes...until well browned...Let set and cool for 5 minutes before slicing...Prepare Sauce....
4. In small saucepan or microwavable bowl, place the canned, cut up stewed tomatoes...add worcestershire sauce...stir together water and cornstarch..add to tomatoe mixture...heat until bubbly and thickened.. Cut Cornbread into 9 squares....serve hot...pass sauce to spoon over...