Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
• Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes and black beans into the meat mixture.
• In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions, using the egg and milk.
• Pour the taco meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the meat.
• Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the cheese and meat mixture.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the cornbread during the last 5 minutes of baking.
• Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado.