🌮 Walking Taco Casserole
Serves: 6–8 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
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1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles), drained
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)
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2 cups crushed corn chips (like Fritos)
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½ cup sour cream
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Optional: chopped onions, jalapeños, or corn
For Serving/Toppings:
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Shredded lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Sour cream
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Sliced olives
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Sliced green onions
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Avocado or guacamole
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Extra crushed chips
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Brown Meat
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
2. Season the Meat
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Add taco seasoning, Rotel, and black beans to the beef. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to let flavors combine.
3. Layer the Casserole
In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish:
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Spread crushed Fritos as the bottom layer.
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Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the chips.
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Spread sour cream over the top (you can swirl it in or spread gently).
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over everything.
4. Bake
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Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Top & Serve
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Let cool slightly, then add your favorite fresh toppings.
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Serve with extra chips on the side if desired.
🔄 Variations:
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Spicy version: add jalapeños, hot sauce, or spicy taco seasoning.
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Vegetarian: skip the meat and double the beans or use seasoned lentils.
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Low-carb: replace chips with a cauliflower rice base and top with crushed low-carb chips at the end.
Want a make-ahead freezer version, or a twist using Doritos or tater tots?
