Layered Burrito Casserole Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 6 x corn and/or possibly flour tortillas (to 8) whole or possibly cut into 1-2" pcs use straight from package, uncooked
- 1 lb lean grnd beef
- 1 pkt burrito or possibly taco seasoning mix (about 4 Tbsp.
- 1/4 c. water
- 1/2 c. picante sauce (salsa)
- 1 x 15 oz can refried beans (15 to 16)
- 1 1/2 c. grated cheese (Monterey jack, ched (1 1/2 to 2)
Directions
- Meat Mix: In a skillet, saute/fry grnd beef till brown. Add in seasoning mix and water. Mix. Set aside.
- Bean Mix: Mix together the picante sauce and the refried beans. Set aside.
- In a greased baking dish (8x8 inch or possibly 11x7 inch), layer the ingredients in order as follows:
- very thin layer of meat mix (about 1/4 c. or possibly so)
- single layer of tortillasMeat mix (reserve some for the top)
- single layer of tortillasBean mix - use all of it (may have some left over if using the 8x8 pan)
- single layer of tortillasGrated cheese (reserve some for the top)
- single layer of tortillasremaining Meat MixtureRemaining grated cheese
- Bake casserole at 375 degrees, uncovered, for 15-20 min or possibly till heated through.
- Serve with condiments such as shredded lettuce, minced tomatoes, salsa, black olives, grated cheese, lowfat sour cream, guacamole, etc.
- NOTES : I frequently cook the casserole, covered with foil, in a covered gas grill over indirect heat for 20 to 30 min. It picks up a slight "smoky" flavor from the grill and keeps me from having to turn the oven on during the summer months.
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