Pan Burritos

From Taste of Home

Our family loves Mexican food, so this flavorful, satisfying casserole is a favorite. It’s nice to be able to get the taste of burritos and cut any serving size you want. —Joyce Kent, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Total Time

Prep: 35 min.
Bake: 35 min. + standing

Makes

10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 packages (1-1/2 ounces each) enchilada sauce mix
• 3 cups of water
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 9 large flour tortillas (9-inch)
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
• Taco sauce, sour cream, chili peppers, chopped onion and/or guacamole, optional

Directions

• In a saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• In a skillet, brown the beef. Drain; stir in one third of the sauce. Spread another third on the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan or dish.
• Place 3 tortillas over sauce, tearing to fit bottom of pan. Spoon half of the meat mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups cheese. Add t3 more tortillas. Spread refried beans over tortillas; top with remaining meat. Sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups of cheese. Layer remaining tortillas; top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.