Description
Savor the flavors of a classic walking taco with this easy-to-make Walking Taco Casserole. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, crunchy corn chips, and gooey cheese into one hearty meal. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a satisfying casserole that serves six people. This recipe is highly customizable—so feel free to add your favorite toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or fresh cilantro. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or enjoying a family dinner, this casserole is sure to please everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag corn chips (Doritos, plain tortilla chips, or Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil over medium heat. Sauté one diced onion for about 5 minutes; add three minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned; drain excess fat and mix in one packet of taco seasoning.
- Stir in black beans and one cup of salsa; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer half of the corn chips, followed by half the beef mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg