Kentucky-Style Beef & Cornbread Bake
A cozy, Southern-inspired dish made with Laura’s Lean 92% ground beef, topped with golden cornbread and finished with a simple butter melt. Perfect for Derby weekend or an easy family dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
• 1 lb Laura’s Lean 92% ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or Worcestershire)
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt + pepper to taste
Cornbread Topping:
• 1 cup cornmeal mix (or cornbread mix)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter (plus extra for topping)
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a pan, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
- Stir in corn, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer beef mixture into a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cornbread ingredients.
- Pour cornbread batter over the beef mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Add butter on top while warm and let it melt before serving.
🍽️ Serving
Serve warm. Perfect for sharing with family or for Derby weekend gatherings.
🔥 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
(approximate)
• Calories: 420–460 kcal
• Protein: 25–28g
• Fat: 18–22g
• Carbs: 35–40g
👉 High-protein, balanced comfort meal
If you’re looking for an easy Derby recipe or a cozy dinner idea, this beef and cornbread bake is one to save. It’s made with Laura’s Lean 92% ground beef, so you’re getting a high-quality protein that’s lower in fat, plus it’s made without antibiotics or added hormones.
I love recipes like this because they’re simple, family-friendly, and come together without a lot of effort. You cook the beef, layer everything into a baking dish, top it with cornbread, and let the oven do the rest.
It’s warm, comforting, and perfect for sharing whether you’re hosting for Derby weekend or just need an easy weeknight meal.
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