The Great Burrito Stack Recipe

Name: The Great Burrito Stack
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp chili powder; Black Pepper; Beef Bouillon; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 4 oz cream cheese (softened); 1/4 cup salsa + 1/4 cup salsa; 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans; Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup shredded lettuce; Tomatoes; 10 Inch Flour Tortillas

This incredible recipe transforms leftover ingredients into a stunning, savory masterpiece! Imagine a burrito casserole, baked to perfection in a pie plate, with layers of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and melty cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Don't be fooled by its initial uneven appearance – it bakes into a beautiful, cohesive stack, just like an apple pie! Let it rest for 10 minutes after baking for easy slicing. Enjoy this flavorful creation today or tomorrow – it's even better the next day! #burritostack #casserole #mexicanfood #easyrecipe #leftovers #comfortfood #pie

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 934.5 kcal

Protein 105g

Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Great Burrito Stack

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
Black Pepper
Beef Bouillon
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup water
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup salsa + 1/4 cup salsa
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
Cheddar Cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
Tomatoes
10 Inch Flour Tortillas

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How to Make The Great Burrito Stack

Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for 4 minutes. Stir in 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 beef bouillon cube (crumbled), and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup water until the mixture thickens into a sauce.
In a separate bowl, combine 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/4 cup salsa, and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Grease a 10-inch pie plate. Layer the bottom with 1 large flour tortilla. Spread half of 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans over the tortilla. Top with half of the ground beef mixture, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 medium tomato (sliced), and 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Place another large flour tortilla on top. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over this tortilla and sprinkle with an additional 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining refried beans, ground beef mixture, lettuce, tomato, and 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Top with the final flour tortilla.
Spread 1/4 cup salsa over the top tortilla and sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes on the middle oven rack, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Cut around the edges to ensure clean slices.