Description
A comforting baked casserole layering seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, cheese, and tortillas—capturing the flavors of burritos in an easy-to-serve family-style dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup (200 g) cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz/283 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 6–8 small flour tortillas, cut or torn into strips
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) salsa
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion until meat is browned and onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning; stir in cooked rice, black beans, and tomatoes with chilies. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese and half of the salsa until cheese is melted and mixture is well combined.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in bottom of prepared dish. Spoon half of the meat-and-bean mixture over tortillas.
- Add another layer of tortilla strips and top with remaining meat mixture.
- Drizzle remaining salsa on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, and/or avocado as desired.
Notes
- Make it vegetarian by substituting meat with extra beans or cooked lentils.
- Prep ahead: assemble casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hrs; bake before serving.
- Spice level can be adjusted: use mild salsa and skip jalapeños for less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg