Here’s a fun and easy Walking Taco Casserole—all the flavors of a walking taco in a layered, baked dish:
🌮 Walking Taco Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, jalapeños
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 180°C (350°F).
- Cook meat:
- Brown ground beef in a pan.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, cook 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble casserole:
- In a baking dish, layer:
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Cooked meat
- Corn & black beans
- Salsa
- Half the cheese
- Repeat layers if your dish is deep. Top with remaining cheese.
- In a baking dish, layer:
- Bake:
- 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Add optional toppings like sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, or olives.
💡 Tips
- For extra crunch, sprinkle extra crushed chips on top before baking.
- Use rotisserie chicken instead of beef for a quicker version.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated; just bake before serving.
If you want, I can give a spicy version, healthy low-carb version, or a one-pan skillet version that’s even faster 🍴.
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