Here’s a fun, easy, and flavorful Walking Taco Casserole — all the flavors of walking tacos baked into one dish!
🌮 Walking Taco Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (or Doritos for extra flavor)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped lettuce, avocado, green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Meat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces.
- Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, and corn.
2️⃣ Assemble Casserole
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Pour meat mixture over chips.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed chips on top, then top with shredded cheese.
3️⃣ Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: uncover for the last 5 minutes to crisp the top layer of chips.
4️⃣ Serve
- Top individual servings with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, or green onions.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Vegetarian: Skip meat and use extra beans, corn, and veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Spicy version: Add diced jalapeños to the meat mixture or use spicy salsa.
- Cheesy twist: Mix some cream cheese or sour cream into the meat mixture for extra creaminess.
- Make-ahead: Assemble casserole, cover, and refrigerate; bake 30–35 minutes until heated through.
If you want, I can give you a one-pan skillet version of walking taco casserole where you cook everything together on the stove for faster prep and less cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?
