Description
Layering delicious Tex-Mex flavors, easy burrito casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table in one simple dish. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and tortillas, this casserole delivers a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 8-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Support Ingredients:
- 1 15 oz can black beans
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- ½ onion
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 350°F, creating the perfect warm environment for your casserole adventure.
- Grab a skillet and brown 1 pound of ground beef with ½ chopped onion over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Drain away any excess fat.
- Sprinkle in 1 packet of taco seasoning, pour ½ cup water, and stir in 1 can of black beans. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens nicely.
- Combine 1 can of diced tomatoes with ½ cup sour cream in a separate bowl, creating a creamy sauce that will add moisture to your dish.
- Coat an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Carefully place one flour tortilla as your first layer, covering the entire bottom of the pan.
- Spread half of your seasoned beef mixture across the tortilla, followed by half of your tomato-sour cream sauce and ⅔ cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Layer a second tortilla on top, then repeat the beef, sauce, and cheese process, ensuring even distribution.
- Add the final tortilla and top with the remaining ⅔ cup of cheese, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until the entire dish is heated through and bubbling.
- Remove the foil and return to the oven for 5 additional minutes to achieve a lightly crisp, golden cheese topping.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving, which helps the layers settle and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Drain the ground beef thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a rich, concentrated flavor.
- Warm tortillas slightly before layering to make them more pliable and prevent cracking during assembly.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or swap regular taco seasoning for a hot variety that brings extra kick to your dish.
- Consider substituting ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the casserole lighter or accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg