Burrito Casserole

Steps

1. Brown the ground beef and drain any excess grease.
2. Add 1 cup of finely chopped onions to the browned meat. Cook for at least one minute until translucent, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in 2 large minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup chopped jalapeños (or pickled jalapeños), 1 cup chopped tomatoes, and 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning (or all-around seasoning).
4. Toss everything together to combine the flavors.
5. Add 2 cups of refried beans. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
6. Cover the mixture with a lid and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
8. Lightly spray a 10 1/2 by 9 2/4 inch dish with non-stick spray.
9. Place tortillas in the bottom of the prepared dish, overlapping them as needed.
10. Spread half of the meat filling over the tortilla layer.
11. Add a thin layer of Mexican rice over the meat filling.
12. Dollop sour cream on top and spread it evenly.
13. Sprinkle with cheese.
14. Repeat the process: place another tortilla on top, add the remaining half of the meat mixture, then a thin layer of rice, followed by the rest of the sour cream, and finally more cheese.
15. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
16. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly. For the last 5 minutes, remove the foil to allow the top to get golden brown.
17. Let the burrito casserole cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.