Walking Taco Casserole
A bold and zesty casserole with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese layered between crispy crushed tortilla chips. This hearty dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors for family dinners or gatherings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups crushed corn chips or tortilla chips
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and 1 cup water, simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in black beans, corn, and salsa; cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Layer half the crushed chips in the baking dish.
- Spoon beef mixture over the chips.
- Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- Top with remaining chips, then remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for ground beef.
Use store-bought crushed chips or make your own by baking tortilla chips briefly in the oven.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use store-bought crushed chips or make your own by baking tortilla chips briefly in the oven.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.