Beef and Bean Burrito Casserole
Layers of flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, salsa, and melted cheese baked into a hearty, scoopable casserole. All the bold Tex-Mex flavors of a burrito with none of the rolling.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought packet or homemade)
- 2 cans canned refried beans
- 2 cups jarred salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can canned diced green chiles, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20) and 1 diced yellow onion together, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add 3 cloves minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Drain excess fat. Check that the internal temperature of the beef reaches 160°F (71°C). Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought packet or homemade) and 1 can drained canned diced green chiles. Season with 1/2 tsp salt.
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In the prepared baking dish, spread a thin layer of 2 cups jarred salsa (mild, medium, or hot) on the bottom. Lay 2 flour tortillas (8-inch) over the salsa, tearing them to cover the base.
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Spread half the 2 cans canned refried beans over the tortillas, followed by half the beef mixture, half the remaining salsa, and one-third of the 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese.
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Repeat: layer 2 more tortillas, the remaining refried beans, the remaining beef, the remaining salsa, and another third of the cheese. Top with the final 2 tortillas and the remaining cheese.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Let stand 5 minutes, then top with 1/2 cup sour cream and 4 thinly sliced scallions. Slice into portions and serve.