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Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Walking Taco Casserole is a flavorful and easy-to-make Tex-Mex dish combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and crunchy corn chips, all baked together with melted cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that captures the essence of walking tacos in a comforting casserole form.

Ingredients

Meat Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

Casserole Assembly

  • 3 cups corn chips (such as Fritos)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole.
  2. Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef thoroughly until browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
  3. Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water, then simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
  4. Add Beans and Tomatoes: Mix in the drained black beans and Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, stirring well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Layer Chips: Spread half of the corn chips evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a crunchy base layer for the casserole.
  6. Layer Beef Mixture: Pour the prepared beef and bean mixture over the corn chips and spread it evenly across the dish.
  7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture, creating a cheesy topping that will melt beautifully in the oven.
  8. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  9. Rest: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly for easier serving.
  10. Add Toppings: Just before serving, top the casserole with the remaining corn chips, sour cream, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro if using, to add fresh textures and flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner alternative.
  • For a spicier kick, use hot Rotel or add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
  • Serve alongside avocado slices or guacamole for added creaminess and richness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/walking-taco-casserole-recipe-2/