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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 (120 grams)
lean ground beef
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (I used 90/10)
taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
diced bell peppers
- 2 cups diced bell peppers (240 grams)
black beans
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
salsa
- 1 cup salsa
white rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (rinsed)
broth
- 1.5 cups broth
shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
salt and pepper
- salt and pepper (to taste)
tortilla chips, tortillas
- for servings - tortilla chips, tortillas
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.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until softened, then add beef and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and set aside.
- Mix beef, peppers, beans, salsa, rice, and seasonings in the casserole dish. Pour broth over and mix well.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese, and bake 5 more minutes until melted. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings for added flavor and texture.