Description

A cheesy, hearty baked burrito casserole layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, tortillas, and melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex inspired comfort food perfect for family dinners without the fuss of rolling burritos.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

½ cup onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

½ cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 packet taco seasoning

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 (16 oz) can refried beans

1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

½ cup sour cream

6 large corn tortillas

2½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Optional: fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a casserole dish.
In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion, garlic, and green bell pepper until meat is browned; drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in refried beans, Rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. Spread half over the bottom of the casserole dish.
Place 3 tortillas in a single layer over the cream mixture, trimming if needed.
Spread half the meat mixture over tortillas, followed by the remaining cream sauce, then half the cheese.
Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, meat mixture, and top with the rest of the cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sliced avocado before serving.

Notes

Swap ground beef with turkey, shredded chicken, or extra beans for a vegetarian version.

Use jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for extra heat.

Add a layer of cooked rice to make it heartier.

Substitute cream of chicken with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.

This casserole freezes well for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 460
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 85mg