A Walking Taco Casserole is a delicious twist on the popular “walking taco” snack. The walking taco is typically made by serving taco ingredients like seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream in a small bag of crushed tortilla chips. It’s a convenient and portable way to enjoy the flavors of a taco.
The Walking Taco Casserole takes these ingredients and transforms them into a hearty and easy-to-make casserole dish. Here’s a basic recipe to give you an idea of how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 (10-ounce) can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
- 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced black olives, sliced jalapeños, salsa, guacamole, etc.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over the chips, followed by half of the black beans and half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, beef mixture, black beans, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve your Walking Taco Casserole hot, and let everyone add their favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and any other desired toppings.
This casserole is a crowd-pleaser and a great option for parties, potlucks, or family dinners. You can customize it with your favorite taco ingredients and adjust the level of spiciness to your liking by choosing mild or hot taco seasoning and adding extra jalapeños or hot sauce if desired. Enjoy!
