Description
A hearty and flavorful burrito bake combining seasoned meats, beans, cheese, and vibrant toppings, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (or beef, chicken)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or spicy, depending on your preference)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped green onions, or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake the burrito.
- Cook the ground turkey (or your selected meat) in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 7–10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if using beef.
- Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cooked rice to the skillet. Stir together and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Lay out the tortillas on your workspace. Spoon a generous amount of the turkey mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle cheese on top, and roll them up tightly, placing them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining salsa over the top of the burritos, followed by the rest of the shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
For a healthier version, use cauliflower rice or lentils, and consider whole wheat tortillas for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg