Easy Burrito Casserole 🌮🔥
A cheesy, hearty casserole that brings all the flavors of a burrito into one easy oven-baked dish.
Ingredients đź›’
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 pack taco seasoning mix
- 1 can mild enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions 👩‍🍳
- Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Layer: In a greased baking dish, place tortillas to cover the bottom. Spread beef mixture, drizzle enchilada sauce, and sprinkle cheese.
- Repeat: Continue layering tortillas, beef, sauce, and cheese until all ingredients are used. End with cheese on top.
- Bake: Place in oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy hot with sour cream or salsa.
Tips 🌟
- Extra flavor: Add jalapeños or black beans to the beef mix.
- Variation: Swap beef for chicken or turkey.
- Serving idea: Garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
- Servings: 6–8
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Easy Burrito Casserole—layers of beef, tortillas, sauce & cheese 🌮🔥”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add beans or keep it classic?”
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