Walking Taco Casserole
Dec 07, 2024 12:06 PM
This Walking Taco Casserole turns taco night into taco casserole night! It’s an easy recipe that features layers of juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, black beans, and crispy corn chips. Add all of your favorite toppings for a true crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights!
First off, you may be wondering what is walking taco casserole? A “walking taco” is a dish that starts with a snack-size bag of chips, typically Fritos, as the base for taco toppings. These can include ground beef, cheese, beans, sour cream, and more. It’s fun, but a bit messy. This walking taco recipe is my version of walking tacos, but made in a casserole dish rather than in a plastic bag!
Walking taco casserole is my ideal kind of comfort food: it features plenty of cheese (cheddar is my favorite here but you can use any shredded cheese you like), hearty cooked beef, beans, lots of spices including chili powder and cumin, and of course, corn chips! It’s filling enough to satisfy everyone at the table, and you can add a salad or side of vegetables for a bit more.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup diced onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce can black beans , drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded (about 8 oz.)
- 2 cups corn chips , such as Fritos
- Toppings: shredded iceberg lettuce , diced roma tomato, sour cream, or any other taco toppings you like
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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