Description
Walking Taco Casserole is a delightful and innovative take on classic walking tacos, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. This dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, and crunchy corn chips, all topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings everyone together, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Customize your casserole with various toppings to cater to everyone’s preferences, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 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 (Doritos, plain tortilla chips, or Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet; drain excess fat and mix in taco seasoning.
- Stir in black beans and salsa; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the corn chips, followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg