Burrito Casserole
Burrito casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of savory ground beef, zesty beans, and gooey cheese for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. This dish not only warms your heart but also brings family and friends together around the table. With customizable toppings and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home. Dive into this easy-to-make recipe that guarantees smiles with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning until fragrant.
- Mix in black beans, refried beans, and half of the salsa; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Layer half of meat mixture in the baking dish, top with tortillas, then repeat layers ending with cheese and salsa.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown cheese.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg