Description
Walking Taco Casserole is a delicious twist on the classic walking taco, combining all your favorite taco flavors into a convenient and satisfying one-dish meal. This casserole features layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, crispy corn chips, and gooey cheddar cheese, making it perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. Easy to prepare and fully customizable with an array of toppings, this dish allows everyone to create their unique serving. Whip up this hearty Mexican-inspired casserole for a crowd-pleasing dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag corn chips (Doritos, plain tortilla chips, or Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat canola oil and sauté onions until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown ground beef in the skillet; drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning.
- Mix in black beans and salsa; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer half the corn chips, half the beef mixture, and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg