Description
Walking Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines all the flavors of a classic walking taco in a comforting casserole form. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef (80-90% lean)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 packet chili seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
Assembly:
- 1/2 bag Fritos corn chips
- 3 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- Optional Toppings: shredded lettuce, jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned and the onions are tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the beef: Turn off the heat and mix in the chili seasoning, beef broth, drained kidney beans, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Assemble: Spread the beef mixture into a casserole dish and top with corn chips and remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Top with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
