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layered walking taco casserole with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa, and olives on top.
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Walking Taco Casserole

This Walking Taco Casserole delivers all the Tex-Mex goodness you crave - seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, crunchy Fritos, and fresh toppings - in one irresistible dish. Perfect for game nights, potlucks, or busy weeknights.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 6
Calories: 763kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

For The Taco Casserole

  • 1 lb Ground Beef 85% lean
  • ½ large Onion diced finely.
  • 1 envelope Taco Seasoning
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or powder
  • ½ cup Water
  • 1 cup Taco Sauce or salsa
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 15 oz Black beans canned
  • 15 oz Corn frozen or one can
  • 9.25 oz Corn Chips original bag size
  • 2 cup Cheese Mexican Blend shredded cheese.

Toppings

  • 4 cups Lettuce shredded
  • 1 large Tomatoes diced
  • Avocado sliced, optional
  • Cilantro chopped, optional
  • Black olives sliced, optional
  • Jalapenos sliced, optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F, and prepare at 9 x 13 or 2 quart casserole with non stick spray. Set aside.
  • Add the ground beef to a skillet and brown with the onions and minced garlic, or garlic powder. Add the taco seasoning, and cook until the ground beef is no longer pink.
    1 lb Ground Beef, ½ large Onion, 1 clove Garlic, 1 envelope Taco Seasoning
  • Add the water, taco sauce (or salsa), and sour cream, stirring well while cooking until thickened.
    ½ cup Water, 1 cup Taco Sauce, ½ cup Sour Cream
  • Add the black beans and corn kernels, stir and remove from the heat.
    15 oz Black beans, 15 oz Corn
  • Layer half the corn chips in a baking dish, followed by the meat mixture and half the cheese.
    9.25 oz Corn Chips, 2 cup Cheese
  • Top with remaining chips and cheese. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let cool slightly before serving with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa or taco sauce.
    4 cups Lettuce, 1 large Tomatoes, Avocado, Cilantro, Black olives, Jalapenos

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Let the casserole cool slightly before digging in.
  • Experiment with different cheese types like queso fresco, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack.

Nutrition

Calories: 763kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1937IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 5mg