Don't roll! Make Stacked Burrito Pie Casserole instead. Layer your favorite Mexican ingredients 3 layers high and bake. It's that easy!
This burrito casserole recipe is a close relative to our Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole Pie. In both cases, it's a matter of layering ingredients in a pan and then baking it until hot and the cheese is melty.
These dishes were very popular at our make-ahead meal assembly kitchen. Customers would lay out several pans and then customize each one, adding chicken to some, leaving out cilantro on others. You can even make it low-carb!
Make-ahead tip: While you have all the fixings out, make extras and freeze them for later. You'll be glad you did!
Ingredients
It's best to prepare all of the ingredients first and then set up an assembly line. All prep can be done the day before!
- Chop green onion
- Snip cilantro
- Shred cheese
- Cook ground beef or other meat, if necessary
- Prepare tomatoes - I usually don't have time to chop the quantity needed. So, I use tomatoes from a box or can.
- Prepare Black Beans. Rinse and drain.
- Prepare salsa - any type will work, including a fruity one like peach or mango or make your own homemade chunky salsa like Sugar-Free Mom.
- Flour tortillas - we use whole wheat. Use a very low-carb version to make this recipe low-carb.
I usually have beef crumbles ready to go for my hubby! I make the crumbles in bulk and store them in 1 cup portions in the freezer. Frozen crumbles can be added to the layering process if they are not clumped.
Ingredient variations that work well in this recipe include:
- Corn kernels
- Pinto beans
- Rice
- Various meats such as chicken and tofu
- Vegan shreds to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan.
Pan options
Use an 8 or 9 inch round cake pan or aluminum tin for a circular pie shape.
Or, use a standard 9 x 13 casserole dish and overlap tortillas for a layered burrito pie casserole. Double ingredient amounts. If this method is used, it's best to cut serving pieces in squares.
Assembly tips
Let the assembly begin! Check out the steps below or the video below.
Suggested amounts are given for each layer. Eyeball it and or adjust based upon personal preferences. It's hard to mess this up.
I make 2 vegetarian pies with extra cheese, a pie with crumbles and a vegan version!
- Start with a flour tortilla as the bottom layer.
- Layer, salsa, black beans, tomatoes, cheese, green onion and cilantro on top of the first tortilla.
- Additional ingredients as desired, such as crumbled beef, tofu or microwave corn on the cob, etc.
- Put the second flour tortilla on top.
- Repeat!
- Place the third flour tortilla on top.
- At this point, I usually need to gently push down the contents so everything will fit nicely in the pan!
- Top with a little more salsa and cheese.
Bake Burrito Casserole Pie in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until heated through.
Also, make sure to wait about ten minutes before serving so it has time to set. Top it off with a dollop of sour cream...or guacamole dip and enjoy!
Freezer tips
Once assembled, place aluminum foil over the pan and store in the freezer. Enclose in plastic wrap too and be sure to label what's inside!
If using a cake pan, store the pan directly in the freezer (if you can do without it for a bit.)
Or, before assembly, line the pan with aluminum foil first. Assemble and freeze for about an hour and then remove the pie from the pan and freeze the burrito casserole in just the aluminum foil. Return to the same cake pan when you are ready to defrost and cook it.
When ready to enjoy, defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then follow the cooking instructions.
Ahhh...admire the accomplishment. To many this is a terrible mess...to me, it's dinner for several nights!
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📋 Recipe
Layered Burrito Pie Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 flour tortillas 7-8 inches (I used whole wheat tortillas)
- 1 cup salsa try a fruity or spicy variety for a change of pace
- 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounces diced tomato drained
- 1 ½ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup green onion sliced plus a little more for garnish
- Optional toppings for serving: sour cream guacamole, black olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place 1 flour tortilla in the bottom of a pan (round or square, 8-9 inches)
- Spread ⅓ cup salsa over the first tortilla.
- Layer ½ the black beans, ½ the tomatoes tomato, ½ cup cheese on top.
- Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of cilantro and 2 Tablespoons green onion on top.
- Layer the second flour tortilla on top.
- Repeat steps 3-5 to create the second layer.
- Layer third flour tortilla on top.
- Spread remaining salsa and cheese and green onion on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes,
- Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
- Allow pie to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with toppings such as sour cream and guacamole.
Notes
- Use low-carb flour tortillas
- Use diced chicken instead of black beans
- Use a no sugar added salsa
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
This is so awesome, and just in time for Cinco De Mayo!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
I'd eat the whole darned thing! Mmm
Carolyn
What a great idea, stacking it like that!
mjskitchen
YUM!!! This is my kind of meal!!!
Paula - bell'alimento
What a great make ahead meal option! Even the kids can get in on the assembly action.
The Food Hunter
it isn't easy to step out of your comfort zone..but good things can come from it
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I think I"m going to make this for a family I know who have a new baby! Thanks for the idea!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition
My family would LOVE these!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
I really love that each family member gets their own personal pan. That would definitely be a hit in our house!
[email protected] Mom
Love that you can really customize this burrito pie with anything the family likes! Great idea to freeze ahead too for quick weeknight meals!
Martha @ A Family Feast
Such a great idea - both to make each family member their own - plus extras to freeze for a quick reheat when time is tight!
Kim Beaulieu
This would be sure perfection for a kids party where they could customize their own. Great recipe and photos.
Nutmeg Nanny
Holy yum! I love all these layers of flavor!
Amy Tong
Oh my! I can't believe how easy it is! Definitely comfort food for me on lazy days. 😛 can't wait to try it.
Cookin Canuck
I'm thinking this would be great with our favorite peach salsa. What a good looking stack of flavors!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I've totally got to make these and stock the freezer with them!
Sandra
Made this all the time at your store and it was always delicious! And freeze well. We made it for a party so we could have a variety of versions and it was a big hit.
Marjory
Hi! Glad to reconnect! Thanks for your comment!
April
Sounds so tasty! I love that it can be prepped ahead and then frozen....great for those busy nights when you don't have time to prepare a meal, and it's perfect for taking to a friend who just had a baby or maybe is too ill to spend time preparing food.
Marjory
Thanks! It's perfect food gift for a friend!!!
Rosemary
I made this for supper on the weekend and everyone loved it. So good. Thanks for the recipe.
Marjory
I"m so glad you enjoyed it!