Walking Taco Casserole

A walking taco casserole, which is also called a walking taco bake, combines taco seasoned ground beef with cream cheese, then layers of cheese and Frito chips.

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Course: Ground Beef

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup onion diced
1 pound ground beef
1 15 ounce can black beans drained
1 ounce packet taco seasoning 2 tablespoons homemade
½ cup water
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
4 ounces chopped green chilies
¼ cup taco sauce
1 9.25 ounce bag Fritos corn chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non stick spray.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions until no longer pink. Drain if desired.
To the pan with the onions and beef, add the taco seasoning and water. Cook for 2-3 minutes to get the flavor of the seasoning in the meat.
Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, cream cheese, and taco sauce. Stir to combine.
To the bottom of the baking dish, add half the corn chips.
Top with the meat mixture and spread into an even layer. Top with cheddar cheese.
Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
Uncover, top with remaining corn chips. Bake uncovered for another 5 -10 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven. Let cool for a few minutes.
Add your favorite toppings and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Drain the wet ingredients as much as possible or you will end up with a soupy casserole on the bottom.
Preheat your oven before popping in the casserole to make sure it bakes evenly.
Spray the bottom of your casserole dish first with a cooking spray or light brush of oil to prevent sticking. It also helps crust the bottom a bit, for some, that is the best part!
Use the right size casserole dish for the job. A 9x9 or a 9x13 dish with at least 2 inch depth is best. However, you can also use a cast iron pan if you prefer.

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