Description
Walking Taco Casserole combines the hearty flavors of tacos with the convenience of a casserole. This easy-to-make dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, Fritos corn chips, and melted cheese, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/3 large onion, chopped
- 1 can green chilies (small can)
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips
- 1 bag shredded cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup fresh diced tomato
- 16 ounces salsa
- 8 ounces sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is soft.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the green chilies, enchilada sauce, and cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: In a 9×13 inch baking pan, layer half of the Fritos chips, the meat mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Top each portion with the remaining Fritos chips, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- For a spicier casserole, add more green chilies or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with a meat alternative or additional beans and vegetables.
- You can prepare and assemble the casserole in advance and bake it when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg