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Whole baked ground beef burrito casserole with golden melted cheese in a white baking dish

Easy Ground Beef Burrito Casserole

Flour tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, corn, mild green chiles, enchilada sauce, and cheese. The beans are mixed into the beef filling before the casserole is assembled.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish Lightly greased
  • Large skillet
  • Broad serving spatula

Ingredients
  

For the casserole

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix Mild if preferred
  • 1 can mild red enchilada sauce 10-ounce can
  • 1 can refried beans 16-ounce can
  • 1 can corn 15.25-ounce can, drained well
  • 8 large flour tortillas Cut in half; trim pieces to fit the dish as needed
  • 2 cups taco-blend cheese Shredded and divided
  • 1 small can green chiles 4-ounce can, mild and chopped
  • nonstick cooking spray For greasing the baking dish

For serving (optional)

  • green onions Chopped, optional for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook it through, then drain excess grease.
    Ground beef browned into small crumbles in a skillet before adding the filling ingredients
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, then add the enchilada sauce, refried beans, drained corn, and green chiles. Stir over medium heat until the beans are evenly mixed into the beef. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep the filling moist and spoonable rather than cooking it dry.
    Seasoned beef filling with refried beans, corn, green chiles, and enchilada sauce mixed together
  • Arrange half the tortilla pieces across the bottom of the greased dish. Overlap them enough to cover gaps, trimming pieces for the corners if needed. Keep the thickness fairly even.
    Flour tortilla halves overlapping across the bottom of a greased baking dish
  • Spread half the warm beef-and-bean filling over the tortillas and out toward the edges. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
    First burrito casserole layer topped with beef and bean filling and shredded cheese
  • Add the remaining tortilla pieces, followed by the remaining filling. Cover exposed tortilla edges with filling where possible. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
    Assembled burrito casserole covered with shredded taco-blend cheese before baking
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 20 minutes, until the casserole is hot throughout and the cheese is melted with a few lightly browned spots. Continue baking if the center needs more time.
    Overhead view of burrito casserole after baking with melted cheese and browned spots
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting or scooping. Support portions with a broad spatula. Serve with optional chopped green onions or your preferred burrito toppings.
    A serving of burrito casserole lifted on a spatula showing tortilla and beef filling layers

Notes

Can sizes: This version uses a 10-ounce can of enchilada sauce, a 16-ounce can of refried beans, a drained 15.25-ounce can of corn, and a 4-ounce can of chopped green chiles. Larger cans, especially of sauce, change the filling’s moisture.
Timing: Times are approximate. The 35-minute cook time includes browning the beef, simmering the filling, and about 20 minutes in the oven. The 55-minute total includes 10 minutes of preparation and a 10-minute rest. Bake until the center is hot, adjusting the time as needed.
Layers: Mix the refried beans into the beef filling before assembling. Divide the tortillas, filling, and cheese between two layers. Cover the tortilla edges with filling to help them stay tender.
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