Walking Taco Casserole
Walking taco casserole is the ultimate comfort food remix—a bubbling, cheesy, taco-inspired bake with seasoned ground beef, cheddar, corn, salsa, and crispy corn chips layered together. All the fun and flavor of fairground walking tacos, baked into a dish perfect for family dinners or game day.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American Mexican Fusion
Servings 6 generous servings
Calories 510 kcal
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup canned corn drained
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups corn chips such as Fritos
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Drain excess grease and stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Add corn, black beans, and salsa to the skillet. Mix to combine and remove from heat.
Spread half of the corn chips evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Spoon the meat and bean mixture over the chips and spread evenly.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
Top with remaining corn chips, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and chopped green onions before serving.
Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSodium: 1020mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g
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