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Beef Burrito Casserole

This Beef Burrito Casserole is totally customizable and can include all your favorite burrito or nacho toppings. Leftovers reheat great for lunch!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 1.33 cups each
Calories: 42993 kcal
Course: Main Course , Others
Cuisine: American , International , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef $1.99
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08
  • 1 pinch salt $0.02
  • 4 cups cooked rice* $0.75
  • 1 oz. can black beans $0.89
  • 1 oz. jar salsa $1.00
  • 4 green onions, divided $0.44
  • 1/2 Tbsp chili powder $0.15
  • 4 oz. cream cheese $1.00
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar** $0.75

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Add the cooking oil, beef, garlic, and a pinch of salt to a skillet. Cook the beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain the excess fat, if necessary.
  2. Rinse and drain the canned beans in a colander. Slice the green onions. Add the beans, half of the green onions, cooked rice, browned beef, salsa, and chili powder to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Coat a 3 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Spread half of the rice and beef mixture into the bottom of the casserole dish. Add small dollops of the cream cheese evenly across the surface, then cover with the remaining rice and beef mixture.
  4. Cover the dish with foil to prevent the rice from drying out while baking, and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Top with the remaining sliced green onions just before serving.

Notes

  • *This is a great use for leftover cooked rice. Chilling the cooked rice before using it in the casserole helps keep it from becoming sticky or gummy while incorporating it in with the other ingredients.
  • **When the bags of shredded cheese go on sale at the store, I stock up and toss them in the freezer until I'm ready to use them!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 429.93kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 48.28g (16%) Protein 19.93g (40%) Fat 20.78g (32%) Sodium 1136.87mg (47%) Fiber 7.77g (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 61.33 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 42993

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 429.93kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 48.28g 16%
Protein 19.93g 40%
Fat 20.78g 32%
Sodium 1136.87mg 47%
Fiber 7.77g 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.