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Burrito Casserole
A flavorful baked casserole combining seasoned beef, rice, beans, and vegetables, topped with cheese and served with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
diced onion
- 1 cup diced onion (about 120 grams)
lean ground beef
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (about 900 grams)
taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
diced bell peppers
- 2 cups diced bell peppers (about 240 grams)
black beans
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
salsa
- 1 cup salsa
white rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (rinsed)
broth
- 1 1/2 cups broth
shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
salt and pepper
- to taste salt and pepper
tortilla chips, tortillas
- for servings - tortilla chips, tortillas
toppings of choice
- toppings of choice - shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, greek yogurt, avocado, salsa, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook beef: Heat oil, sauté onions with salt and pepper, add beef and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning.
- Assemble casserole: Mix beef, peppers, beans, salsa, rice, and broth in dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake: 40-45 minutes covered, then uncover and bake 10 minutes. Add cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings for added flavor and texture.