Description
Walking Taco Casserole is a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish that brings the flavors of classic walking tacos into a hearty casserole format. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this easy recipe layers seasoned ground beef, black beans, crunchy corn chips, and gooey cheese for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With the option to customize your toppings, this dish is versatile enough to cater to every palate. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or a party, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag corn chips (Doritos or Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, browning it thoroughly while draining excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning.
- Mix in black beans and salsa; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the corn chips followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and add desired toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg