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Walking Taco Casserole

Walking Taco Casserole transforms the classic walking taco into a cheesy, crunchy baked dish with layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, corn chips, and melted cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped finely
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 bag (9.25 ounces) Fritos corn chips
  • 2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and ½ cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and sour cream. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer corn chips at the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese on top, add the beef mixture, then top with remaining cheese.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

Use lean ground beef to reduce grease. Black beans can be swapped with pinto or kidney beans. Add diced green chiles for extra spice. Great for meal prep as leftovers reheat well.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1050mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg