Baked Burrito Casserole
This Baked Burrito Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight meal. Layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, rice, and cheese are baked to bubbly perfection. A crowd-pleaser that's easy to customize!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 package Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cans Refried beans
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 4 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread refried beans in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer cooked rice over the beans.
- Top with the ground beef mixture and half of the cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with salsa and sour cream.
Notes
Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro. For a spicier casserole, use a hot taco seasoning and add a can of diced green chilies.