Burrito Casserole
Burrito casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of cheesy goodness with zesty flavors that create a fiesta on your plate. With tender beans, fluffy rice, and a hearty meat mixture topped with crispy tortilla chips, this dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Quick to prepare and even better as leftovers, this burrito casserole will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Add chili powder and cumin; stir well.
- Stir in black beans and diced tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, half of the meat mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg