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layered burrito casserole
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This baked burrito casserole offers all the flavors of a traditional burrito in an easy-to-assemble layered dish, topped with a zesty chipotle lime crema. It’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution.
Ingredients
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- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground halal beef (or chicken), lean
- 150 g (1 cup) onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 5 g (1 tsp) ground cumin
- 5 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 2.5 g (½ tsp) chipotle powder
- 240 ml (1 cup) diced tomatoes, drained
- 240 ml (1 cup) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 240 ml (1 cup) corn kernels, thawed
- 8 small flour tortillas (≈200 g / 7 oz), 8-inch
- 200 g (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 240 ml (1 cup) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk (or plant-based milk)
- 30 g (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 30 g (2 tbsp) butter (or plant-based spread)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced (optional)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 15 g (¼ cup) cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Brown Meat: Add beef (or chicken) and cook until browned, draining excess fat.
- Spice Filling: Stir in cumin, paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Filling: Mix in tomatoes, beans, and corn; heat through.
- Make Crema: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened.
- Flavor Crema: Stir in chipotle pepper (optional), lime juice, and zest.
- Layer Casserole: Spread crema, layer tortillas, filling, and cheese; repeat.
- Bake: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For easier slicing, let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking. Adjust chipotle powder to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg