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Walking Taco Casserole recipe

35-Minute Walking Taco Casserole Recipe Your Family Craves

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Walking Taco Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines all the best parts of walking tacos in an easy-to-make casserole. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 bag (10 oz) tortilla chips, crushed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and water.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Layer crushed tortilla chips in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Spread seasoned beef evenly over chips.
  7. Top with black beans and corn.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  11. Garnish with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, olives, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for less grease.
  • Add jalapeños for extra spice.
  • Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg