Description
This Baked Burrito Casserole recipe delivers a crowd‑pleasing, cheesy Mexican‑style bake that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Layer flour tortillas with seasoned smoked beef, creamy refried beans, zesty salsa and generous shredded cheese, then bake until bubbling and golden. Ready in under an hour, it serves six hearty portions and offers comforting flavors that families love. Ideal for meal‑prep, family gatherings, or a quick comforting dinner. Serve with guacamole and lime wedges for flavor now
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, then stir in refried beans and salsa.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, layer 4 tortillas, half the beef mixture, and 1 cup cheese.
- Add remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5‑10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced jalapeños to the salsa. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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