Easy Burrito Casserole

Here’s an easy and delicious Burrito Casserole recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce (red or green)
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
3. Season the Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and refried beans. Mix well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
4. Prepare the Casserole Dish: In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
5. Assemble the Casserole:
   • Lay 2 tortillas in the dish, overlapping if necessary.
   • Spread a layer of the beef and bean mixture over the tortillas.
   • Spoon a layer of sour cream over the beef mixture, followed by a sprinkle of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
   • Repeat the layers (tortillas, beef mixture, sour cream, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of tortillas on top.
6. Top with Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer of tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the sauce.
7. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes of baking to let the cheese get golden and bubbly.
8. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Slice into squares and serve.

Enjoy your Easy Burrito Casserole!