Pan Burritos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. burrito sauce mix (1 1/2 oz. pkg.)
3 c. water
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 tsp. pepper
salt to taste
2 lb. ground beef
9 large flour tortillas
4 c. shredded Cheddar or taco cheese (16 oz.)
1 (16 oz.) warmed refried beans

Preparation

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown beef in a skillet and drain.
Mix 1/3 of the sauce with the browned beef.
In a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, layer the casserole as follows:
1/3 sauce mix, 3 tortillas (torn to fit bottom of pan), 1/2 meat mixture, 1 1/2 cups cheese, 3 tortillas (torn to fit bottom of pan), refried beans spread evenly, remaining meat mixture, 1 1/2 cups cheese, 3 tortillas (torn to fit bottom of pan), remaining sauce and 1 cup cheese.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Serve with taco sauce, sour cream, chili peppers, chopped onions and/or guacamole, if desired.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.