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Walking Taco Casserole

Walking Taco Casserole: A Cozy Family Delight

Walking Taco Casserole is a comforting dish combining seasoned ground beef, corn chips, and melted cheese. It's perfect for family dinners and easy to customize.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix homemade for less sodium
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 can Black Beans or refried beans
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
For the Casserole Assembly
  • 3 cups Corn Chips (like Fritos) crushed for layering
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack
For Serving
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 medium Tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives optional
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, then sauté the onion until translucent. Add the ground beef, cook until browned.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water, stir, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in black beans and diced tomatoes, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Layer half of the crushed corn chips, followed by half the beef mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and olives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator; simply bake when ready. Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

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