With avocado, beef, and refried beans, this casserole is a hearty Mexican meal.
Ingredients
8 (8") flour tortillas
1-1/2 C. tomato juice
1 env. taco seasoning mix
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
3 C. shredded cheddar, divided
1 small avocado
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1-1/2 C. shredded lettuce
1 C. chopped tomato
Directions
Wrap tortillas securely in aluminum foil; bake at 350º F. for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Combine tomato juice, seasoning mix and oil; stir well, and set aside. Cook ground beef in a large skillet until browned, stirring to crumble; drain. Stir in beans and 1/2 C. tomato juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Place 1/4 C. beef mixture and 2-1/2 tbsp. cheese down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas, and place seam side down in a lightly greased 13x9" baking dish. Pour remaining tomato juice mixture over casserole. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 30 - 35 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Peel and cube avocado; toss with lemon juice. Sprinkle avocado, lettuce and tomato over casserole. Serve immediately
