walking taco casserole
Transform your favorite walking taco into a delicious walking taco casserole with this easy recipe. Perfect for family dinners and game day gatherings
Ingredients
Meat & Seasoning:
- 15 oz ground beef
- ½ diced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Casserole Base:
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Optional Additions & Variations:
- Ground turkey shredded chicken, plant-based crumbles
- Pinto beans kidney beans, refried beans
- Additional toppings: shredded lettuce diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, black olives, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175–180°C).
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat (5–7 min).
- Add onions and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for another 1–2 min.
- Drain excess fat from meat mixture.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, layer the casserole:
- Bottom layer: Fritos
- Middle layer: seasoned meat mixture
- Next: black beans
- Top: shredded cheese
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes.
- Add optional toppings before serving or set up a topping bar.