Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (1 oz) nacho cheese-flavored chips, crushed
- Sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and sliced jalapeños for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Ground Beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Season with Taco Mix:
- Add the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook according to the seasoning packet instructions.
- Layer Casserole:
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the refried beans as the bottom layer. Top with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
- Add Salsa and Cheese:
- Pour salsa over the beef layer and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Crush Chips and Sprinkle:
- Crush the nacho cheese-flavored chips and sprinkle them evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the Oven:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the casserole with dollops of sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and sliced jalapeños.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the Walking Taco Casserole hot. Scoop out portions and enjoy the flavors reminiscent of walking tacos in a convenient casserole form!