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Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

Take everything you love about a taco salad and turn it into a warm, cheesy, baked Walking Taco Casserole! The entire family will love this Tex-Mex recipe, with its succulent ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese and crunchy Fritos, Doritos, or Tortilla Chips.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Keyword: Walking Taco Bake, Walking Taco Casserole
Servings: 8
Author: Chris

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Fritos chips
  • 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 20 oz tomato sauce
  • 20 oz chili beans
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

For Serving (Optional)

  • sour cream
  • green onions
  • shredded lettuce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a rectangular 9×13-inch baking dish, and set aside.
  • Add the ground beef and chopped onions to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
  • Add the tomato sauce and chili beans. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add half of Frito chips to the prepared dish. Then pour the chili mixture on top to make a layer.
  • Add the remaining Fritos and top with the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Remove from oven and add optional sour cream, green onions, and shredded lettuce to garnish.

Notes

  • Use high-quality 90% lean ground beef for the best result. 
  • If you’d prefer a less greasy casserole, drain off any fat that accumulates after cooking the beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 4mg