Description
This Walking Taco Casserole is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines all the flavors of a classic walking taco in a convenient casserole form. It’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 bag (about 8 oz) crushed tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef with black beans, corn, tortilla chips, half of the cheese, and salsa.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese and olives. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream and cilantro.
Notes
- For added spice, include diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
