Description
Walking Taco Casserole is a delightful twist on classic walking tacos, bringing together the beloved flavors of seasoned ground beef, black beans, crunchy corn chips, and melted cheese into one easy-to-make dish. This comforting casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, as it offers a hearty meal that can be customized with your choice of toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, and fresh veggies. Ready in just about 40 minutes, this crowd-pleaser allows you to enjoy all the deliciousness of tacos without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag corn chips (Doritos or Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat canola oil and sauté diced onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed and stir in taco seasoning.
- Mix in black beans and salsa; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the corn chips, half of the beef mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg