Description
Craving a crowd-pleasing Walking Taco Casserole that brings Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table? Grab your favorite chips and dive into this easy, cheesy baked dish that turns classic street snacks into a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans
Starches and Vegetables:
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1 cup corn
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeno
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and grab a large baking dish for the casserole.
- Grab a skillet and cook 1 pound ground beef over medium heat until it turns brown and crumbly.
- Drain off the excess fat from the beef, then return the skillet to the stove.
- Add 1 can of black beans, 1 cup of corn, and 1 packet of taco seasoning to the beef. Stir everything together.
- Pour 1 cup of salsa into the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Crush 2 cups of tortilla chips and spread half of them across the bottom of your baking dish.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture evenly over the chips, ensuring good coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the first layer.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortilla chips, beef mixture, and another 1 cup of cheese.
- Slide the casserole into the 350F oven and bake for exactly 20 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- After removing from the oven, add a dollop of ½ cup sour cream on top and garnish with sliced jalapenos if desired.
Notes
- Check ground beef for doneness by ensuring no pink remains, which prevents potential foodborne illness.
- Crush tortilla chips slightly before layering to create a more even base that helps the casserole hold together.
- For a healthier version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or use plant-based crumbles to reduce saturated fat.
- Customize toppings by adding fresh chopped cilantro, diced green onions, or sliced black olives for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg