Tex Mex Burrito Bake
This Tex Mex Burrito Bake is a quick and easy dish that can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Servings: 10 burritos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground protein I did venison
- 1 cup diced onion about 2 small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 14 ounce can Mexicorn corn with peppers, drained
- 1 cup salsa whatever level of heat you prefer
- 2 cups shredded cheese divided
- 10 fajita style soft tortillas
- Cotija cheese optional
- Sour Cream and Cilantro optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add onions and minced garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes, until just starting to soften.
- Add ground protein, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking until no longer pink.
- Stir in salsa, Mexicorn and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted through and remove from heat.
- Spoon ½ cup of filling into each shell and roll up, placing seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with additional shredded cheese and Cotija cheese. Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
- If you like your cheese browned turn on the broiler and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, but watch carefully!
- Serve with sour cream and cilantro.