Smothered Beef and Bean Burrito Casserole

Transform your weeknight meals with this irresistible Smothered Beef and Bean Burrito Casserole, a comforting dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for the whole family! This recipe layers soft flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned ground beef and refried beans, all smothered in rich enchilada sauce and gooey melted Mexican-blend cheese. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like taco seasoning, diced onions, and minced garlic, this casserole delivers restaurant-worthy flavor right from your oven. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this baked burrito casserole is topped with tangy sour cream, fresh green onions, and fragrant cilantro for a colorful, customizable finishing touch. Whether you're hosting taco night or craving a hearty Mexican-inspired dinner, this easy casserole is a guaranteed hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning packet
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
• 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula as it cooks. Season with 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water (if needed) to evenly coat the beef. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

Step 6

Spread an even layer of refried beans onto each flour tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 7

Spoon a few tablespoons of the beef mixture onto the beans. Roll each tortilla tightly to form burritos.

Step 8

Place the burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, arranging them side by side.

Step 9

Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the burritos, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top of the burritos.

Step 11

Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Serve each burrito hot, garnished with sour cream, green onions, and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2162.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3484.7

Total Fat 214.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 558.6mg	0%
Sodium 8049.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 245.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 176.3g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2503.5mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 3507.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 27.2%