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Loaded Beef Burrito Casserole

Loaded beef burrito casserole is a no-roll dinner built with layered tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, and melty Mexican blend cheese baked until bubbly. Each bite delivers burrito flavor with minimal effort and easy serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Layered casserole base
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2.5 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup salsa
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Brown the beef and season
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, then drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, and simmer for 5 minutes until evenly combined.
Assemble the casserole
  1. Layer 4 tortillas in the bottom of a greased baking dish, tearing them to fit as needed.
  2. Spread half the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half the cheese.
  3. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
Bake and serve
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes at 375°F, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Top with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: drain the beef well and rinse the beans thoroughly so the casserole isn’t watery. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days in a covered container; reheat in a 350°F oven until hot. Freezing is yes—freeze portions up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese and lean ground beef (90% or leaner).