Description
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite walking tacos with this easy and delicious Walking Taco Casserole Recipe. This hearty dish brings together seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and crunchy Fritos, creating a comforting casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable with your favorite toppings like guacamole and jalapenos. With layers of savory ingredients baked to perfection, this casserole will please both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 package taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10 ounces)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips (9.25 ounces)
- 2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked through; add onions and cook until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Mix in black beans, diced tomatoes, and sour cream; cook for another 8–10 minutes until heated through.
- Layer Fritos at the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half the cheese, then the meat mixture, finishing with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg