Description
This Walking Taco Casserole recipe is a delicious twist on the classic handheld snack, combining all the flavors of tacos in a comforting baked dish. Layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, cheese, and crunchy Fritos chips are baked to perfection and topped with your favorite taco fixings.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips, crushed slightly
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Sliced olives
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning and water, then stir in the black beans and Rotel. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread half of the Fritos in the baking dish, then add the beef mixture. Top with sour cream and cheese. Sprinkle remaining Fritos on top.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Cool slightly and add your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great for potlucks and family dinners.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra crunch, serve with additional chips on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
