Here’s a recipe for a delicious Walking Taco Casserole:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bag (9 ounces) corn chips (like Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, sour cream, salsa, guacamole
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and black beans. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Crush the corn chips slightly in the bag, then spread half of them evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the crushed corn chips in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Layer the remaining crushed corn chips on top of the cheese layer, followed by the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve hot, with optional toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
This Walking Taco Casserole is sure to be a hit with friends and family. It’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish!