Walking Taco Casserole
If you love Mexican food, then you’ll adore this Walking Taco Casserole. It's a fun, easy-to-make dish that combines all the flavors of your favorite tacos in a convenient, family-friendly casserole form.
Servings 6
Calories 450kcal
Cost 12$
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 bag 10 oz corn chips
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- Optional toppings: salsa guacamole, jalapeños, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Seasoning and Veggies: Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread half of the corn chips in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer the beef mixture on top, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, top with remaining corn chips and cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, and any additional toppings of your choice. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro enhance the flavor.
- Adjust Spice Level: Customize the heat by adding more or less taco seasoning or including jalapeños.
- Cheese Variation: Experiment with different cheese blends for a unique taste.
- Make It Ahead: Prepare the beef mixture in advance and assemble the casserole just before baking.