Description
A hearty, flavorful burrito bake filled with layers of meat, beans, cheese, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups salsa
- 8–10 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, or a blend)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: jalapeños, avocado, or other toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook ground beef or chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and rice, stir to combine, and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Spread a layer of salsa in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer with a tortilla, meat mixture, cheese, and another tortilla, repeating until ingredients are used, finishing with a tortilla and topping with remaining salsa and cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allowing the bake to rest after cooking will help the layers set properly, making serving easier.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg