Description
Walking Taco Casserole is a fun and flavorful family dinner made with seasoned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, crunchy Fritos, and melted Mexican-style cheese. It’s an easy fiesta-inspired casserole perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped finely
- 1 package taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in black beans and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Mix well.
- Spread half of the Fritos in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Layer beef mixture evenly over chips.
- Spread sour cream over the beef layer.
- Top with remaining Fritos and shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, or extra sour cream.
- Use ground turkey as a lighter alternative.
- For extra spice, add hot sauce or use spicy diced tomatoes.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired