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Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Walking Taco Casserole is a Tex-Mex inspired dish that layers seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese over a bed of crunchy corn chips, baked to melty perfection. Top with your favorite taco toppings for a customizable and delicious meal.


Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained

Additional Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups crushed corn chips (such as Fritos)
  • Sour cream, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and jalapeños for topping (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Season Beef: Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add Beans and Veggies: Add black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Heat through.
  5. Layer Casserole: Spread half of the corn chips in a baking dish. Top with the meat mixture and cheese.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted. Add remaining corn chips on top.
  7. Serve: Serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

  • You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  • For extra heat, use hot taco seasoning or add hot sauce.
  • Perfect for a crowd or a taco bar setup.