Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 oz taco seasoning
• 16 oz refried beans
• 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 10 large flour tortillas, halved
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lime

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook the Beef

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease.

Stir in the taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions (usually adding a small amount of water and simmering).

3. Make the Creamy Bean Mixture

In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans, condensed cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well blended.

4. Layer the Casserole

Spread a thin layer of the bean mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Layer half of the halved tortillas over the bean mixture, slightly overlapping.
Spread half of the seasoned beef mixture over the tortillas.
Add half of the remaining bean mixture.
Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar and ½ cup pepper jack cheese.

Repeat the layers: tortillas, beef, bean mixture, and finish with the remaining cheeses on top.

5. Bake

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Garnish and Serve

Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with Mexican rice or a simple green salad.
• Add diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, or avocado on top.
• A side of tortilla chips and salsa makes it a complete Tex-Mex dinner.

Tips and Variations

• Substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for the beef.
• Use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken if preferred.
• Add a layer of black beans or corn for extra texture.
• Make it spicier by adding green chiles or extra pepper jack cheese.

Storage

• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the entire casserole in the oven at 325°F until heated through.
• This casserole also freezes well for up to 2 months.