Description
A fun and flavorful twist on tacos, this walking taco casserole layers seasoned beef, creamy cheese, crunchy chips, and fresh toppings for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to bake and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 cup salsa or 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups crushed corn chips (Fritos or tortilla chips), divided
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, jalapeños, green onions, olives, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onions until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add salsa or Rotel, reduce heat, and stir in sour cream and half the cheese until combined.
- Spread half the crushed chips in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Layer meat mixture evenly over chips.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining chips and your choice of fresh toppings.
Notes
- Use black beans or refried beans for a vegetarian version.
- Try Doritos or flavored chips for variety.
- Add veggies like corn, bell peppers, or chilies to the meat mix.
- Drizzle with queso or taco sauce before serving for extra richness.
- Add fresh chips and toppings after baking for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
