Description
Mexican-inspired walking taco bake delivers a hearty casserole packed with classic nacho flavors. Layers of seasoned ground beef, crispy chips, and melted cheese create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 cups (128 grams) corn chips (like Fritos)
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) corn, drained
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
Tomato Ingredient:
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) for a crispy, golden-topped casserole.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully draining excess fat to keep the dish light.
- Infuse the meat with zesty taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmering for 5 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Incorporate black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, warming the mixture thoroughly.
- Create a crunchy foundation by evenly distributing corn chips across a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Ladle the seasoned beef mixture over the chips, ensuring complete coverage for maximum taste in every bite.
- Generously blanket the surface with shredded Mexican blend cheese for a melty, gooey topping.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape.
- Allow the dish to rest briefly after removing from the oven, letting flavors meld together.
- Artfully garnish with vibrant diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, sharp red onions, briny black olives, and fresh cilantro.
- Present with accompanying sides of cool sour cream, zesty salsa, and spicy jalapeño slices for customizable heat.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier dish.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a soggy base and maintain crispy chip texture.
- Customize toppings based on dietary preferences or allergies, using alternatives like vegan cheese or plant-based meat.
- Opt for low-sodium taco seasoning to control salt intake and enhance individual flavor preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg