Description
A fun and easy twist on traditional tacos, this Walking Taco Casserole is a crowd-pleaser that combines all the flavors you love in a taco in a convenient casserole form.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef (80-90% lean)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 packet chili seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 can kidney beans (drained)
Assembly:
- 1/2 bag Fritos corn chips
- 3 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- Optional Toppings: shredded lettuce, jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F.
- Cook the ground beef and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned and the onions are tender. If needed, drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the beef mixture: Turn off the heat and mix in the chili seasoning, beef broth, drained kidney beans, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beef mixture evenly into a 9×9 or 9×11 casserole dish and top with corn chips and 2 cups of shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings: Once out of the oven, top with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Walking Taco Casserole, Taco Casserole, Casserole Recipe, Ground Beef Casserole
