Walking Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Here’s a recipe you can follow:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, avocado
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning mix to the skillet, along with the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
- Layer half of the Fritos corn chips on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over the chips, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.**
- Repeat with another layer of Fritos, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the Fritos are slightly crispy.
- Top with any desired toppings, such as diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, or avocado.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Note: You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker. Simply brown the ground beef and mix in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Layer the Fritos, beef mixture, and cheese in the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.