BACON CHEESEBURGER BURRITO CASSEROLE?

Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito Casserole? image

Provided by raymond spencer @clownman70360

Number Of Ingredients 15

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2 pound(s) ground chuck
1 medium tomato,seeded and chopped
3 teaspoon(s) steak seasoning
1 tablespoon(s) sea salt/black pepper
2 tablespoon(s) ranch seasoning
8 raw applewood bacon strips
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 medium red onion,diced
2 banana peppers,sliced
2 taco seasoning packets,divided
1 cup(s) heavy cream
1 cup(s) half and half
1/2 - (8 ounce) package process american cheese,cubed
9 flour tortillas
2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add ground chuck;cook 5 to 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink.Drain excess fat.
Reduce to low heat,add chopped tomatoes,steak seasoning,sea salt/black pepper and ranch seasoning,stir for 2 minutes until combined.Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Coat a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.Add bacon strips and fry for 3 minutes per side until cooked through.
Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels,crumbled up and set aside.reserve bacon drippings to 1/2 cup.
Heat olive oil in a same saucepan.Add diced red onion,sliced banana peppers and crumbled bacon;saute for 5 minutes until tender.Season with 1 packet taco seasoning.Remove from heat.Transfer to a large bowl.
Heat a reserved bacon dripplings in a same saucepan over medium heat.Add heavy cream,half and half,cubed american cheese and remaining taco seasoning,stirring constantly for 4 minutes until mixture is simmering,thick and smooth.Remove from heat.
Place 3 flour tortillas into the prepared baking dish.Spread 1/2 of cheese sauce on top of tortillas.Spoon 1/2 of meat mixture evenly over the cheese sauce.
Add 1/2 of bacon mixture.Top with 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese.Repeat layers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheeses are melted.