Updated on August 26th, 2025
Burrito casserole is one of those dinners that feels comforting, filling, and easy enough to make on a busy night. It takes everything you would normally enjoy in a burrito, like seasoned meat, beans, cheese, and tortillas, and turns them into a layered casserole that bakes up warm and melty. The mix of cream of mushroom soup and sour cream makes the dish creamy and keeps it moist, while the tortillas soak up all the flavors as it cooks. This is a recipe that comes together quickly but still gives you all the taste of classic Mexican-inspired comfort food.
Why this recipe works
- Layers of flavor: Seasoned beef, refried beans, cheese, and tortillas come together in every bite to create a balanced and satisfying dish.
- Creamy texture: The sour cream and soup mixture adds smoothness and keeps the casserole from drying out while baking.
- Customizable ingredients: Ground beef or turkey both work well, and you can add hot sauce, olives, or tomatoes to suit your taste.
- Quick and simple: Aside from browning the meat and layering the ingredients, the rest of the work is minimal, which makes it a great weeknight option.
- Family-friendly: The flavors are familiar and appealing, making it a dish that both kids and adults can enjoy together.
Serving suggestions
- Add fresh toppings: Finish the casserole with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or black olives after baking for extra flavor and color.
- Pair with sides: Spanish rice, chips with salsa, or a small bowl of guacamole are all great choices to round out the meal.
- Good for sharing: Since the casserole is easy to slice, it works well for potlucks or family gatherings where you need to feed a group.
- Balance with cool toppings: Serve with sour cream, avocado, or salsa verde at the table for a fresh contrast to the richness.
- Enjoy leftovers: The casserole reheats well and often tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had more time to blend.
Burrito Casserole Recipe
Enjoy a cheesy burrito casserole layered with beef, beans, and tortillas. A quick, comforting dinner that’s always a family favorite.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1lb ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 (16 ounces) can refried beans
- 2–3 cups shredded taco cheese (or cheddar cheese)
- 1 ( 10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushrooms soup
- 4 ounces sour cream
- hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Add taco seasoning and stir in refried beans. In a separate bowl mix together the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream.
- Spread ½ of the sour cream mixture onto the bottom of a casserole dish. Tear up 3 tortillas and spread them over the sour cream mixture. Put ½ of the meat and bean mixture on top of that. Add a layer of shredded cheese (add hot sauce is using). Repeat the layers.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and place into the oven and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 1.4 g
- Sodium: 1165.5 mg
- Fat: 14.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 62.5 mg