Description
This Baked Burrito Casserole is a hearty and comforting Tex-Mex dish that layers seasoned ground beef, creamy sauces, and gooey cheeses between flour tortillas. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
For the Casserole Layers:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, water, and green chiles. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream in a bowl.
- Layer the casserole: Spread a thin layer of the sour cream mixture in the baking dish. Layer tortillas, beef mixture, sour cream mixture, and cheeses. Repeat layers. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Finish baking: Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly. Let cool slightly, add toppings, and serve.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or meatless crumble for a lighter option.
- This casserole freezes well and reheats beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
