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Delicious Walking Taco Casserole served in a bowl with toppings.

Walking Taco Casserole

A fun and delicious twist on the classic taco, this hearty casserole combines layers of meat, cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips; perfect for family dinners or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings
  • sliced green onions
  • diced tomatoes
  • sliced jalapeños
  • sour cream
  • guacamole

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and ½ cup water, simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
Layering
  1. Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. Spoon half of the cooked meat mixture over the chips.
  3. Add half of the black beans, corn, and salsa. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese.
  4. Repeat layers with remaining chips, meat, beans, corn, salsa, and cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for 5–10 minutes more until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  3. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through. Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or experiment with different types of cheese or salsa.