# Components:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
06 - 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
07 - 1/4 cup tomato paste
08 - 1 cup beef broth
09 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Cornbread Crust
15 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
16 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
17 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
18 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
20 - 1 cup whole milk
21 - 2 large eggs
22 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrot and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture for 1 minute to combine flavors.
05 - Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, frozen peas, and corn kernels. Let the mixture simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
06 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
07 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, large eggs, and melted butter until fully combined.
08 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
09 - Transfer the beef filling into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Evenly pour the cornbread batter over the top, spreading to cover the filling completely.
10 - Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread crust turns golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11 - Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to enhance flavor melding.
