Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Walking Taco Casserole Recipe, a simple yet hearty dish that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings. This casserole combines seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream, and layers of melty cheese topped with crunchy Fritos for an enjoyable twist on traditional walking tacos. In just 40 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. It’s not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite ingredients! Serve it warm with an array of toppings like guacamole and salsa for a fun dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 package taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10 oz)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips (9.25 oz)
- 2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until nearly cooked through. Add onions and cook until soft.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Mix in black beans, diced tomatoes, and sour cream; cook for 8–10 minutes until heated through.
- Layer Fritos at the bottom of the baking dish followed by cheese, the beef mixture, and another layer of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Top with more Fritos and desired toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg