This burrito casserole recipe is an easy weeknight dinner with lots of Tex-Mex flavor - gooey cheese and seasoned ground beef. It's a family fav that you can make ahead. Plus it takes just 10 minutes to prep!
1ouncetaco seasoningone packet or a couple of tablespoonfuls
16ouncesrefried beansabout 2 cups
10.5ouncescondensed cream of chicken soupdon't dilute. You may substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery
¾cupsour cream
10largeflour tortillascut in half
2cupsmild cheddarshredded
1cuppepper jack cheeseshredded
¼cupcilantrochopped
1lime
Instructions
Cook the ground beef and onion in a heavy pan until the beef is cooked through and the onion is tender.
Drain and stir in the refried beans and taco seasoning.
Squeeze the lime over the beef mixture, add the cilantro, and stir to blend.
Set aside.
Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with no stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl stir together the soup and sour cream.
Spoon some of the sour cream mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
Add a layer of tortillas. Lay 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. This should take about 3 large tortillas.
Spread a layer of the ground beef mixture over the top of the tortillas.
Top with a cup of the cheese - mixed if using both Cheddar and pepper jack.
Repeat layers, starting with sour cream mixture, and finish with the cheese.
You may cover the dish at this point and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days until it's time to bake.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. If it's been refrigerated it may take 30 minutes to heat completely.
Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage:Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or put in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.Tips:
I've found that shredding your own cheese gives the best cheese consistency and flavor.
Prepare this casserole the night before and bake right before you're ready to eat it.
Ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef.
You can use taco style cheese or Mexican blend cheese.