Description
This Walking Taco Casserole combines the fun of walking tacos with the comfort of a layered casserole. Featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, salsa, and crispy corn chips, all topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh taco toppings, it's a delicious, easy-to-make meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag corn chips (such as Doritos, plain tortilla chips, or Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet with onions and garlic. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat until browned throughout.
- Add taco seasoning: Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the browned beef and stir well to combine the flavors.
- Mix beans and salsa: Stir in the drained black beans and salsa to the beef mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
- Assemble casserole layers: In a greased baking dish, layer half of the corn chips evenly on the bottom. Spread half of the beef, beans, and salsa mixture over the chips, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat layering with the remaining corn chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake: Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and immediately top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and additional salsa as desired. Serve warm and enjoy your walking taco casserole!
Notes
- Use your favorite type of corn chips such as Fritos, Doritos, or plain tortilla chips for different flavors.
- Feel free to add other toppings like sliced olives, green onions, or avocado to customize your casserole.
- For a milder dish, omit jalapeños or replace with mild peppers.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- If preferred, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for variation.
