Walking Taco Casserole
Walking Taco Casserole is a fun and easy way to enjoy the flavors of a walking taco in a baked dish. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (about 7 ounces) nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced olives, jalapeños, guacamole, and cilantro
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add Taco Seasoning:
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix, following the package instructions.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with black beans, corn, salsa, and sour cream. Mix well.
5. Layer the Casserole:
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips at the bottom.
- Add half of the beef mixture over the chips.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
6. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Add Toppings:
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Add your favorite taco toppings like diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced olives, jalapeños, guacamole, and cilantro.
8. Serve:
- Serve warm and enjoy your Walking Taco Casserole!
This casserole captures all the delicious flavors of walking tacos in a convenient, shareable dish. Feel free to customize the ingredients and toppings based on your preferences.
