Ingredients
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- ¾ cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon each: onion powder, garlic salt, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili powder
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more to garnish
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups cooked rice (white long grain)
- 3 cups Mexican cheese (pepper jack & cheddar)
- Toppings: green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine beef broth and cornstarch in a small measuring cup. Add remaining sauce ingredients and stir. Set aside.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper. Cook beef and onions in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes. Drain grease.
- Add sauce mixture to the beef. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cilantro. Cook for 1 more minute. Set aside.
- Spread salsa on the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cut tortillas in half. Arrange 6 slices along the sides of the dish, with 2 in the middle.
- Spread half of the beef filling over the tortillas.
- Mix refried beans and sour cream in a bowl. Spread half over the beef layer.
- Add half of the rice and 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat layers: remaining tortillas, beef, refried bean mixture, rice, and cheese.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro and toppings. Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips.
Notes
- Microwave refried beans for 1 minute to make them easier to spread.
- Use cold or room-temperature beef broth to dissolve cornstarch smoothly.
- Let the casserole rest before slicing to set the layers.
- Top with fresh cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, and green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg