Description
This Walking Taco Casserole combines the best flavors of tacos into a warm, cheesy, and crunchy dish. With layers of seasoned beef, black beans, corn, and Fritos, this easy casserole is perfect for Taco Tuesday or any family dinner. Customize it with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or jalapeños, and enjoy this crowd-pleasing comfort food!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Taco toppings (sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, etc.)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Spread a layer of Fritos in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with half of the beef mixture and half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat with remaining Fritos, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or spicy taco seasoning.
- Use ground turkey or shredded chicken for a leaner dish.
- For a vegetarian option, double the beans or add sautéed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
