Description
This Baked Burrito Casserole is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner that layers flavorful beef and refried beans with melty cheese, soft tortillas, and a creamy soup base. It’s like a warm, cheesy hug inspired by your favorite Mexican burrito—but in casserole form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, cilantro, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and the can of refried beans. Cook for a few minutes until heated through. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth.
- Spread half of the soup mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Tear tortillas as needed to cover the mixture in a single layer.
- Spoon half of the beef and bean mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with about 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Add another layer of tortillas, then the remaining soup mixture, followed by the rest of the beef mixture and 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Add chopped green chilies or jalapeños to the beef for a spicy kick.
- Swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas if preferred.
- Top with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or green onions before serving for a fresh finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg