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Delicious beef burrito casserole topped with cheese and fresh ingredients

Beef Burrito Casserole

This cozy and cheesy beef burrito casserole is layered with ground beef, tortillas, and plenty of cheese, making it a perfect weeknight comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup onion, chopped Chop coarsely for texture.
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning One packet or 2 tablespoons.
Casserole Filling
  • 16 ounces refried beans Approximately 2 cups.
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup Undiluted; can substitute cream of mushroom or celery.
  • ¾ cup sour cream For creaminess.
  • 10 large flour tortillas Cut in half.
Cheese
  • 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded For melty texture.
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded Adds gentle heat.
Garnish
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped Use fresh for brightness.
  • 1 lime lime Squeeze for flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the ground beef with chopped onion in a heavy pan over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.
  2. Drain excess fat, then stir in refried beans and taco seasoning, cooking until thickened.
  3. Squeeze lime over the beef mixture and add chopped cilantro; stir and set aside.
Assembling the Casserole
  1. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Spoon a thin layer of the sour cream mixture into the bottom of the dish.
  4. Lay tortilla halves flat along the edges and use halves to cover the middle.
  5. Spread a layer of the beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers: sour cream mixture, tortillas, beef, and cheese.
  7. Finish with the remaining cheese on top.
  8. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
Cooking
  1. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes (or 30 minutes if refrigerated) until the cheese is bubbly and edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let stand 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For time-saving, brown meat while chopping onion, and avoid over-soaking the tortillas. Try variations with different soups or spices for a twist.