Description
Burrito casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and melty cheese baked to perfection. This crowd-pleaser not only fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma but also creates unforgettable family moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, refried beans, and tomato sauce, allowing it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the tortillas at the bottom.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by half of the cheese and bell peppers.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving; top with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg