Description
Crunchy Walking Taco Casserole is a cheesy, layered Tex-Mex dish made with seasoned beef, beans, chips, and melted cheese. It’s a fun, family-friendly twist on taco night that’s quick to prepare and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (lean preferred)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos or Doritos
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Optional toppings: green onions, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Mix until well combined.
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, and sour cream. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Place a layer of chips on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chips.
- Evenly spoon the beef mixture over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with extra chips and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a healthier alternative.
- Make it ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake; just add 5-10 minutes to baking time.
- Let everyone add their own toppings to keep it fun and customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole
- Calories: 673 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1144 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 151 mg
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