Description
This Walking Taco Casserole recipe is a delicious twist on traditional tacos, perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese are baked to melty perfection, then topped with crunchy corn chips and all your favorite taco fixings. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups crushed corn chips (like Fritos)
- Sour cream, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, and jalapeños for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season the beef: Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer until thickened.
- Add ingredients: Add black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and corn; stir to combine.
- Assemble: Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish; top with half of the corn chips and all the cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top and serve: Remove from oven, top with remaining chips, and serve with toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot Rotel and pepper jack cheese.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- Great for potlucks or game days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
