Description
Cheesy Burrito Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make layered casserole that combines all the flavors of a classic burrito in pie form. Packed with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese, this comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies (optional)
For Assembly:
- 5 large flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Sour cream, cilantro, and sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or 9×9 baking dish.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chilies.
- Assemble the Pie: Layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese in the prepared dish. Top with salsa and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or use hot taco seasoning.
- This dish reheats well and makes a great freezer meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
