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
- Butter, oil, or cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 pkt taco seasoning, about 1 ounce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
- 1 cup salsa, plus more for serving (store-bought or fresh)
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, or pepper jack or a Mexican blend
- Sour cream (optional), for serving
- Guacamole (optional), for serving
- Sliced green onions (optional), for serving
- Coarsely chopped cilantro (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish and preheat the oven to 350°F.Butter, oil, or cooking spray
- 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.6 medium flour tortillas
- 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 for 4 to 6 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are softened.1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef | 1 cup chopped onion
- Add the taco seasoning, water, and refried beans, then continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is hot and bubbly.1 pkt taco seasoning | 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans | 1/4 cup water
- Spoon the filling mixture evenly over the tortilla layer. Spoon the salsa over the beef mixture.1 cup salsa
- Top the beef and bean mixture with the remaining tortilla strips and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the casserole filling is bubbly.
- Serve with additional salsa, sour cream, guacamole, sliced green onions, and cilantro, as desired.
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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