What to Cook for Tuesday Dinner: 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. It’s easy to assemble ahead of time and bake later for a quick dinner!
Servings 8
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 the 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 a 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 the 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.