Description
This Layered Burrito Casserole is a hearty Tex-Mex comfort dish packed with seasoned beef, beans, melty cheese, and soft tortillas. It’s easy to prep, crowd-friendly, and perfect for leftovers or make-ahead dinners.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
6 large flour tortillas
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning.
3. Pour in tomato sauce, beans, and corn. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
5. Spread a thin layer of meat mixture on the bottom. Layer tortillas, sour cream, meat, cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
6. Finish with a top layer of cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
8. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours. For freezing, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or covered in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: layered burrito casserole, tex-mex casserole, weeknight dinner