Description
Baked Burrito Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines layers of tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and plenty of cheese, making it a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
- Ground beef (1 lb, lean)
- Flour tortillas (medium size, about 8)
- Refried beans (1 can)
- Salsa (1 cup, any brand or homemade)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup)
- Taco seasoning (1 packet or homemade)
- Chopped onions (1 small)
- Minced garlic (2 cloves)
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef.
- Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Simmer until fully cooked and thickened.
- In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, spread a thin layer of salsa.
- Layer two tortillas on the bottom, followed by half the refried beans, half the beef mixture, and a generous sprinkle of cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with tortillas topped with salsa and the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg