Prepare a 9×12 baking dish or similar with nonstick spray.
Add the filling ingredients to a skillet and simmer on stovetop for 15 minutes, stirring often. The mixture will thicken as the juice from the tomatoes cooks off.
Pour the filling into the prepared casserole dish.
Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top of the filling.
In a bowl, prepare the cornbread batter. Spread over the top of the casserole.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cornbread is cooked through. Cut through to the filling to check for doneness.
Notes
Cornbread Mixture: For a short cut, make this recipe with jiffy corn muffin mix or your favorite boxed cornbread mix, instead of making homemade.
Ground Meat: You could also make this recipe using lean ground beef, ground chicken or turkey.
Toppings: Some delicious toppings or sides to serve with this cowboy cornbread recipe include fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, green chilies, shredded cheese, sour cream, or pinto beans.