Deconstructed Beef Burrito Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Deconstructed Beef Burrito Casserole
Description
The Deconstructed Beef Burrito Casserole comes together with cooked rice, seasoned ground beef, salsa, green chiles, corn, and black beans combined in a baking dish and topped with shredded cheese. This casserole approach layers the key burrito flavors in a form that makes serving easy and mess-free. Chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt season the filling to develop a mild Tex-Mex flavor profile.
Baked at 375°F until the cheese melts and the casserole is bubbly, this dish offers a hearty texture contrast between soft rice and beans, tender beef, and creamy melted cheese. Fresh chopped cilantro added after baking adds a bright herbal note to balance the rich casserole.
It can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or customized by adding sour cream or extra salsa at the table. For variety, the layered mix can be served over greens for a salad bowl or wrapped into tortillas to recreate a traditional burrito format. Using cauliflower rice is a low-carb substitute that retains the dish’s essential flavors while reducing carbohydrates.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. ground beef I used 96/4
- 1.5 cups rice cooked, 225g
- 2.5 cups salsa chunky, 600g
- 4 oz. green chiles canned, chopped
- 3/4 cup corn frozen, 127g
- 1/2 cup black beans drained & rinsed, cooked, 72g
- 2-3 Tbsp cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup cheese shredded, 112g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles as you go.
- To the prepared baking dish, add the cooked rice, cooked beef, salsa, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, seasonings and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Top with more cilantro, sour cream (or Greek yogurt) & whatever else sounds yummy and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute cauliflower rice to reduce carbs while maintaining protein and fat content.
- Serve with tortilla chips or homemade baked chips for scooping the casserole.
- To recreate a burrito, wrap the baked mixture inside warmed tortillas before serving.
- Make a salad bowl by placing the casserole over fresh greens for a lighter option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of dish (224g) | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6.1g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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