Transform your favorite burrito flavors into a family-friendly casserole that delivers all the comfort of Tex-Mex cuisine with the convenience of one-dish cooking. This hearty recipe combines seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and melted cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas, then baked in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, potluck gatherings, or feeding a crowd without breaking the budget.
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Why This Recipe Works
This burrito casserole succeeds because it captures the beloved flavors of traditional burritos while solving the common problem of messy, individual wrapping. The cream of mushroom soup and sour cream combination creates a rich, cohesive sauce that moistens the tortillas during baking while adding depth to the overall flavor profile. The layered construction ensures an even distribution of ingredients and allows the cheese to create that irresistible golden top that makes casseroles so appealing.
The taco-seasoned ground beef and refried beans provide satisfying protein and fiber, while the tortillas absorb the flavors beautifully, creating a cohesive, filling, and flavorful dish.
Baked Burrito Casserole Ingredients
For the Meat Filling:
- Ground beef – Provides hearty protein base with rich, savory flavor
- Yellow onion – Adds sweetness and aromatic foundation to the meat mixture
- Taco seasoning – Creates authentic Tex-Mex flavor profile
- Refried beans – Adds creamy texture and additional protein and fiber
For the Casserole Assembly:
- Flour tortillas – Creates the burrito structure and absorbs flavors during baking
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup – Forms the creamy base sauce for moisture and richness
- Sour cream – Adds tangy creaminess and helps bind ingredients together
- Shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese – Provides melted topping and classic burrito flavor
For Optional Garnishes:
- Green onions – Adds fresh color and mild onion flavor
- Fresh tomatoes – Provides fresh acidity and vibrant color
- Picante sauce – Offers customizable heat level for individual preferences
How to Make This Easy Burrito Casserole Recipe
To prepare the filling for the burritos:
- Dice the yellow onions into small pieces. Keep it for later.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, start browning the ground beef. Add the diced yellow onions to the skillet once the meat has released some fat and juice.
- While stirring occasionally, cook the onions until they are translucent.
- Add the taco seasoning to the browned beef and finish cooking according to the taco seasoning package’s instructions.
- Stir the refried beans into the ground beef mixture and heat through.
To make the creamy burrito casserole:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and a half cup of sour cream. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a 9 X 13-inch baking dish.
- Make enough burritos using the flour tortillas and the ground beef filling to cover the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Spread the remaining sour cream over the burritos and cover with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake Burrito Casserole uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Use a large serving spoon to plate the casserole. Serve with bowls of chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, and Picante sauce on the side.
Recipe Variations
Check out these versions, and if you create a new one, post it below in the comments, so everyone can try it:
- Chicken Burrito Casserole. Swap out ground beef for an equal amount of chicken. Use can use diced chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken. Replace the refried beans with a can of green chilies, and add minced hot peppers to taste.
- Bean Burrito Casserole. Stuff the burritos with Frijoles a la Charra.
- Beef and Bean Burrito Casserole. Leave out the refried beans and replace them with your favorite canned beans.
- Enchilada Casserole. Use corn tortillas and enchilada sauce.
- Vegetarian Burrito Casserole. Simmer canned black beans, sweet corn kernels, pepper strips, onions, and a can of RO-TEL with taco seasoning. Use the mixture as a filling for the burritos.
What to Serve With It
Why not keep the Tex-Mex theme going with your sides? These dishes go great with a baked Burrito Casserole:
- Avocado Salsa
- Cilantro Rice
- Corn Salsa
- Guacamole
- Hot Sauce
- Spanish Rice
- Tortilla Chips
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Freezing: Wrap entire casserole dish in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Do not refreeze previously frozen leftovers.
- Refrigerator Storage: Cover the cooled casserole with plastic wrap or transfer it to airtight containers for up to 3 days. The flavors often improve after the first day as ingredients meld together.
- Reheating Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Avoid microwaving large portions as this can create uneven heating.
Favorite Casserole Dinner Recipes
- Chicken and Dressing Casserole
- Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Chicken Noodle Casserole
- Creamy Tuna Casserole
- Hamburger Corn Casserole
- Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
- Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
- Shrimp Casserole
Popular Mexican Casserole Recipes
- Cornbread Mexican Casserole
- Mexican Rice Casserole
- Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
- Taco Casserole with Tortillas
- Tamale Casserole
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Easy Burrito Casserole – Ground Beef & Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 8 ounces sour cream divided use
- 10 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped green onion optional
- chopped tomatoes optional
- picante sauce optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onions in large skillet over medium-high heat; drain. Add the taco seasoning as directed on the seasoning package. Then mix in the refried beans.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the cream of mushroom soup with 4 ounces of sour cream. Spread enough of the sour cream mixture to cover the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Place a scoop of meat on each tortilla, wrap like a burrito, and place seam-side down in the casserole dish. Top with the remaining sour cream and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes, the remaining sour cream, and Picante sauce if desired.
This is really a good and easy recipe. Instead of the mushroom soup I use a can of the nacho cheese soup.