Burrito Casserole With Black Beans
Do you love Mexican cuisine? Are you looking for a new and delicious dinner recipe to try? Look no further than burrito casserole with black beans! This tasty and easy dish is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6-8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, sliced black olives, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink.
3. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chopped onion to the skillet with the ground beef.
4. Season the mixture with chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
6. Add a layer of flour tortillas to the bottom of the dish, tearing them into pieces if necessary to cover the entire bottom.
7. Spoon about half of the ground beef and black bean mixture over the tortillas, spreading it out evenly.
8. Sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded cheese over the ground beef and black bean mixture.
9. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the remaining ground beef and black bean mixture, and another cup of shredded cheese.
10. Add a final layer of tortillas on top of the cheese.
11. Pour the can of enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas, spreading it out evenly.
12. Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese over the top of the enchilada sauce.
13. If desired, add sliced jalapeños and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.
14. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
15. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
16. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
17. Top individual servings with sour cream and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Conclusion:
Now that you know how to make a delicious and easy burrito casserole with black beans, give it a try for your next family dinner or potluck. This tasty and hearty dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. Plus, it's a great way to enjoy the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine in a convenient and easy-to-make casserole form!