Description
Burrito Casserole layers bold spices, tortillas, and melted cheese. It’s a no-fuss dinner that feeds everyone happily.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
Protein and Vegetable Components:
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Garnish and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) for perfect casserole baking.
- Sizzle 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Incorporate 1 can drained black beans, 1 can drained corn, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 packet taco seasoning into the cooked meat. Stir until ingredients are well combined.
- Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and create your first layer using 4 sliced flour tortillas, covering the entire bottom surface.
- Carefully spread half of the seasoned meat mixture directly over the tortilla layer.
- Dollop ½ cup sour cream across the meat, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously scatter 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream layer.
- Repeat the layering process: remaining tortilla strips, remaining meat mixture, remaining sour cream, and remaining 1 cup cheese.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- After removing from oven, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with ½ cup chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles to customize the protein to your dietary needs.
- Drain canned beans and vegetables completely to prevent excess liquid that could make the casserole soggy.
- Warm tortilla strips briefly before layering to help them absorb flavors and maintain a better texture.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use a hot taco seasoning blend to kick up the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 558 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg