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Creamy Burrito Casserole

Creamy Burrito Casserole

This Creamy Burrito Casserole combines layers of seasoned beef, tortillas, and a creamy sauce for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 457

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
Canned Goods
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 16 ounces refried beans
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
Dairy
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups mild cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
Tortillas
  • 10 large flour tortillas, cut in half
Garnishes
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 whole lime for squeezing

Equipment

  • heavy pan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the ground beef and onion in a heavy pan until the beef is cooked through and the onion is tender.
  2. Drain and stir in the refried beans and taco seasoning.
  3. Squeeze the lime over the beef mixture, add the cilantro, and stir to blend. Set aside.
  4. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
  5. In a large bowl, stir together the soup and sour cream.
  6. Spoon some of the sour cream mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
  7. Add a layer of tortillas, laying them with the flat, cut sides to the sides of the dish to keep them even, then add a couple of halves in the middle to cover.
  8. Spread a layer of the ground beef mixture over the top of the tortillas.
  9. Top with a cup of the cheese.
  10. Repeat layers, starting with the sour cream mixture, and finish with the cheese.
  11. Cover the dish and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days until it's time to bake.
  12. Preheat oven to 350F.
  13. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. If it's been refrigerated, it may take 30 minutes to heat completely.
  14. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSodium: 1288mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different proteins and toppings based on preference.

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