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Walking Taco Casserole

Walking Taco Casserole: Your Family's New Comfort Food Hero

The Walking Taco Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish with seasoned ground beef, black beans, Fritos, and melted cheese that brings everyone together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • 1 small Onion Chopped; shallots can work as a substitute.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Choose a mild or spicy blend based on preference.
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Fritos Corn Chips Try Doritos for a fun twist.
  • 2 cups Mexican-Style Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar are alternatives.
For Toppings (Optional)
  • 2 each Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 each Jalapeños Fresh or pickled.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 13x9 inch baking dish
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Walking Taco Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion for about 6-8 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add black beans and diced tomatoes, then stir in sour cream and cook until heated through.
  5. Layer Fritos at the bottom of the baking dish and sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
  6. Spread the beef mixture over the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Top with additional Fritos and desired toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is great for leftovers and can be customized with various toppings to suit everyone's taste.

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