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Delicious Walking Taco Casserole for a Family Fiesta Night

Walking Taco Casserole brings the fun of traditional walking tacos to your table without the mess, making it a family-friendly dish everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Consider using homemade mix
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 can Black Beans Can use kidney or pinto beans
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Regular diced tomatoes with added chili powder can work
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 4 cups Fritos Corn Chips Can substitute with other sturdy tortilla chips
  • 2 cups Mexican-Style Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or Cheddar are good alternatives
For Toppings
  • 1 bunch Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 to taste Jalapenos Adjust to your heat preference

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Walking Taco Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and water over the mixture, stir, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and sour cream, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  6. Layer Fritos in the baking dish, add one cup of shredded cheese, then the beef mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes to melt and bubble the cheese.
  8. Let cool for a couple of minutes, garnish with extra Fritos and toppings, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is not only easy to make but also allows for plenty of customization with different proteins or toppings to suit individual preferences.

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