00:02The genius of this recipe lies in its simplicity.
00:06Just 10 minutes of prep time, and you've got a crowd-pleasing casserole that feeds 8 people without breaking a sweat.
00:12For the beef mixture, you'll need 1 pound of ground beef and 1 cup of chopped onion.
00:18Season with 1 ounce of taco seasoning, then stir in 16 ounces of refried beans, about 2 cups.
00:24Add 1 quarter cup of freshly chopped cilantro and the juice of 1 lime for a bright finish.
00:31For the creamy layer, combine 10.5 ounces of condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted, with 3 quarters cup of sour cream.
00:39For assembly, prepare 10 large flour tortillas, cut in half, and have ready 2 cups of shredded mild cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese.
00:49Lightly coat your baking dish with non-stick cooking spray before layering.
00:52Cook the ground beef and onion in a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat until the beef is cooked through and the onion is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon for even browning.
01:05Drain excess fat, stir in refried beans and taco seasoning, and cook 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and combined.
01:13Squeeze lime over the mixture, add fresh cilantro, and stir.
01:17Set aside to cool slightly.
01:18Spray a 13 by 9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
01:23In a large bowl, mix condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth.
01:28Spoon 1 third of the mixture into the dish, layer tortilla halves, with the flat cut sides against the sides of the dish to keep them even.
01:36Spread half the beef mixture evenly and top with 1 cup of mixed cheeses.
01:41Repeat with another third of the sour cream mixture, tortillas, remaining beef, and 1 cup cheese.
01:46Finish with the final layer remaining tortillas, sour cream mixture, and all remaining cheese.
01:52You may cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil at this point and refrigerate for up to 2 days until you're ready to bake.
01:59Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
02:05Let's stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
02:08This hearty casserole has about 457 calories per serving, with 28 grams protein from beef and cheese, 35 grams carbohydrates from tortillas, and 8 grams fiber from refried beans.
02:21Ground beef provides complete protein, iron, zinc, and B12.
02:27Onions add quercetin, cilantro offers vitamin K, and lime juice provides vitamin C.
02:32Contains gluten and dairy, making it suitable for balanced diets and muscle maintenance.
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