Beef and Bean Burrito Bake
Make a beef and bean burrito bake for dinner tonight! Layers of beef, salsa, and tortillas come together for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 pkt taco seasoning, about 1 ounce
- 1 15-ounce can refried beans
- 1 cup salsa, store-bought or fresh
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, or pepper jack or a Mexican blend
Optional Garnishes
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Sliced green onions
- Coarsely chopped cilantro
- Salsa
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the flour tortillas into 1 1/2-inch strips. Arrange half of the tortilla strips at the bottom of the baking dish and set the remaining strips aside.
- Add the beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, until well browned on the bottom. Break the beef up, add the onions, and continue cooking and stirring until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are softened.
- Add the taco seasoning and refried beans and continue cooking, stirring, until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Spoon the filling mixture evenly over the tortilla layer. Spoon the salsa over the beef mixture.
- Top the beef and bean mixture with the remaining tortilla strips and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the casserole filling is bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 516mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 508IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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