Here’s a hearty, family-friendly Burrito Casserole recipe — all the flavors of a burrito, baked into one easy dish 🌯🔥
🌯 Burrito Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese (divided)
- 6–8 medium flour tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Filling
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa.
- Add black beans, corn, and cooked rice.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until combined.
3️⃣ Layer the Casserole
- Spread a thin layer of meat mixture in the baking dish.
- Add a layer of tortillas (cut to fit).
- Spread more filling.
- Sprinkle cheese.
- Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
4️⃣ Bake
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Rest & Serve
Let sit 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Top with sour cream, cilantro, or avocado if desired.
🔥 Make It Your Way
- 🌶 Add diced jalapeños for heat
- 🥑 Add guacamole on top
- 🌱 Make it vegetarian: skip meat, add extra beans & bell peppers
- 🥩 Swap beef for shredded chicken
If you’d like, I can also give you a low-carb version, a slow cooker version, or a restaurant-style Tex-Mex version.
