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Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

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This Walking Taco Casserole is a fun and flavorful dish that combines all your favorite taco ingredients into a cheesy, satisfying casserole. Ground beef cooked with taco seasoning, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chiles is layered with crunchy Fritos corn chips and melted Mexican-style cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden. Topped with fresh green onions, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and jalapenos, it’s perfect for a family dinner or casual get-together.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped finely

Seasonings and Sauces

  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sour cream

Canned Goods

  • 1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10 ounces)

Snacks and Cheese

  • 1 bag Fritos corn chips (9.25 ounces)
  • 2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese

Toppings

  • Green onions, sliced
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Jalapenos

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the beef and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it is almost fully cooked but still slightly pink. Add the finely chopped onion and continue cooking until the onions are soft and the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add seasonings: Stir in the taco seasoning packet and ½ cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil to activate the seasoning flavors.
  4. Combine remaining ingredients: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the drained black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and ½ cup of sour cream. Let the mixture cook for 8-10 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  5. Assemble layers: Place a single layer of Fritos corn chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded Mexican-style cheese over the chips. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the cheese layer, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top to finish the layers.
  6. Bake the casserole: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly around the edges.
  7. Serve and garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven. Top with more Fritos, sliced green onions, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and jalapenos as desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for leaner meat options.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapenos and salsa to suit your heat preference.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with a plant-based meat alternative and ensure the taco seasoning is vegetarian-friendly.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Adding extra beans like kidney or pinto beans can increase fiber and protein content.

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