Beef Burrito Casserole

Method4 steps · about 50 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Add the cooking oil (1 Tbsp), beef (1/2 lb), garlic (1 clove), and a pinch of salt to a skillet. Cook the beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain the excess fat, if necessary.

   Uses 1 Tbsp cooking oil · 1/2 lb ground beef · 1 clove garlic, minced · 1 pinch salt

2. 2

   Step 2: Rinse and drain the canned beans in a colander. Slice the green onions (2). Add the beans, half of the green onions, cooked rice (4 cups), browned beef, salsa, and chili powder (1/2 Tbsp) to a large bowl. Stir to combine.

   Uses 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained · 2 green onions, half the listed onions · 4 cups cooked rice · browned beef · 1 16-oz jar salsa · 1/2 Tbsp chili powder

3. 3

   Step 3: Coat a 3 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Spread half of the rice and beef mixture into the bottom of the casserole dish. Add small dollops of the cream cheese (4 oz) evenly across the surface, then cover with the remaining rice and beef mixture.

   Uses Nonstick cooking spray, for the casserole dish · rice and beef filling · 4 oz cream cheese

4. 4

   Step 4: Cover the dish with foil to prevent the rice from drying out while baking, and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and top with the shredded cheddar (1 cup) cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Top with the remaining sliced green onions (2) just before serving.

   Bake covered 25 min · 25 minUses assembled casserole · 1 cup shredded cheddar · 2 green onions, remaining half