Description
A hearty and comforting baked burrito casserole filled with seasoned beef, Mexican rice, and creamy nacho cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 box Knorr Mexican Rice
1 packet taco seasoning
1 jar nacho cheese sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups fiesta blend cheese
5 large flour tortillas
1 tbsp butter
tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Prepare the Mexican rice according to package directions and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning with the recommended amount of water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lay out each tortilla and fill with rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Roll tightly into burritos.
- Place burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips on the side.
Notes
Swap ground beef with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
Use spicy nacho cheese sauce or jalapeños for added heat.
Top with fresh tomatoes, avocado, or cilantro after baking for freshness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F or microwave individual portions.
Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
