Burrito Casserole

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Transform your favorite Tex-Mex flavors into a hearty, family-friendly meal with this irresistible Burrito Casserole. Layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and rich sour cream, this easy-to-make dish combines all the best parts of a burrito in a convenient baked casserole. Topped with melted Mexican blend cheese and zesty salsa, each slice delivers bold flavors and gooey perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this recipe is ready in under an hour and serves six generously. Garnish with sliced black olives and green onions for added flair, and pair it with a fresh side salad or tortilla chips for a complete meal. If you’re craving a dish that’s cozy, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing, this burrito casserole is sure to hit the spot!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 50 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 16 ounces refried beans
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 tablespoons green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup black olives (optional, sliced, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

14 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon.

3. Drain any excess grease from the beef, then add the taco seasoning and water. Stir well and cook until the beef is evenly coated and the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. In a medium bowl, mix together the refried beans, sour cream, and cream cheese until well combined. Set aside.

5. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil.

6. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the salsa evenly on the bottom of the casserole dish.

7. Layer two tortillas across the bottom of the dish, overlapping slightly.

8. Spread half of the refried bean mixture over the tortillas, followed by half of the seasoned ground beef. Sprinkle 2/3 cup of the shredded cheese on top.

9. Repeat the layering process: tortillas, the remaining bean mixture, the remaining ground beef, and another 2/3 cup of cheese.

10. Top with the final two tortillas, then spread the remaining salsa evenly over them. Finish with the remaining shredded cheese.

11. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.

12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

13. Let the casserole cool slightly for about 5 minutes before slicing into portions.

14. Garnish with green onions and sliced black olives if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (357.7g)

Calories		706
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		46.5 g	60%
	Saturated Fat	24.3 g	122%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g
Cholesterol		124 mg	41%
Sodium		1212 mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate		44.7 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	5.4 g	19%
	Total Sugars	5.4 g
Protein		32.2 g	64%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	2%
Calcium		476 mg	37%
Iron		4.6 mg	26%
Potassium		560 mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2506 cal (57.6%%)

Protein: 768 cal (17.7%%)

Carbs: 1073 cal (24.7%%)