Pan Burritos
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
Ingredients
- 2 packages (1-1/2 ounces each) enchilada sauce mix
- 3 cups 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
Reviews
I have made this several times, we always enjoy it. My husband loves it!
To much cheese. Something needs to be added to the meat like taco seansoning to make it more flavorable.
I was a newlywed when I subscribed to TOH back in late '93/early '94. When I saw this recipe, I clipped it from my issue. I still have the original recipe, and the original husband! After 25 years and 3 children, I continue to make this recipe. Everyone in our home loves it, and it's a treat to sit around our table, adding the extra toppings we each like to our own serving. This is a keeper: if you've not tried it yet, you're missing out! DELICIOUS
Easy recipe to adapt to your family's different tastes. We like spicy so I added jalapenos!
Great recipe! Fast, easy and the possibilities for variations is great! My family called it Mexican lasagna! LOL!
Looked up the recipe for enchilada sauce mix on Google. Made one batch and used the packaged mix for the other envelope. The homemade looked and smelled better and I was able to cut down on the salt by doing this. Offered Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to go with it. Both males in the house added hot sauce and we all used salsa. I also used corn tortillas in the middle layer. I may use all corn another time.
I have to say that this surpassed my expectations! I almost gave up on making the recipe as written, because I couldn't find the packaged enchilada sauce, and so many people wrote that they used the canned. But I finally looked in the packaged gravy mix area at King Soopers and Walmart, and they both carry it. I make several recipes using canned sauce, and I can tell you that it would hugely change the flavor of this recipe! This is delicious as written! The spice is fairly mild, so my daughter and husband added picante to theirs. My son and I ate it without adding anything, and it was very tasty! Will definitely add to rotation.
My whole family loved it. I couldnt find seasoning for Enchilada mix. I used 1 28oz can and one smaller can. I mixed the bean and beef layer in the pan before placing it on the Tortilla layer
Love the flavor and ease of assembly!
My family loved this recipe. I knew I had a winner when everyone took seconds and started fighting over who would get the leftovers for lunch. This was easy and versatile (I made a small separate casserole using just beans for my vegetarian). I did jazz up the beef in my main casserole while browning. I added spices like cumin, chili powder, paprika, coriander, diced onion, and garlic. I also added a can of diced tomato with Italian seasoning. I let my family choose their toppings of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, jalape?o, and shredded lettuce. I will definitely be making this dish again.