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Walking Taco Casserole

Enjoy Family Nights with This Walking Taco Casserole

This Walking Taco Casserole combines layers of seasoned ground beef, cheese, and Fritos for a fun and customizable dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/lentils for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or sweet onion preferred
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning or homemade seasoning
  • 1 can Black Beans substitutes: pinto or kidney beans
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles or plain diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 3 cups Fritos Corn Chips or tortilla chips
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese sharp cheddar or Mexican blend
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1/2 cup Jalapeños sliced
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Stir in chopped onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat, add black beans, diced tomatoes, and sour cream; warm through for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Layer Fritos, half the cheese, and half the beef mixture in the baking dish; repeat layers.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then add toppings and serve with extra Fritos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prepare all ingredients in advance to streamline your cooking process. Feel free to experiment with toppings to customize your casserole.

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