Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing Easy Burrito Casserole that layers all your favorite burrito flavors — ground beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas — baked into a melty, comforting dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
🌯 Easy Burrito Casserole
🕒 Total Time: ~40 minutes
Servings: 6
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
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1 (10 oz) can diced green chilies (optional)
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2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
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6 small flour tortillas (6-inch), cut into quarters
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1 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
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Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Cook beef mixture:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
3. Add seasoning & extras:
Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and green chilies. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
4. Assemble casserole:
Spread a thin layer of salsa or enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Add half of the tortilla pieces in an even layer.
Top with half the beef mixture, then 1 cup of cheese.
Repeat layers: remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
5. Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:
Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños if desired.
💡 Tips:
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Use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free option.
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Add cooked rice or quinoa for extra bulk.
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Swap ground beef for shredded chicken or vegetarian meat substitutes.