Walking Taco Casserole
A delightful blend of flavors with savory ground beef, beans, and melted cheese on a crunchy base of Doritos, perfect for weeknight meals or game night.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed Doritos or corn chips (Fritos)
For Toppings (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream for topping
- 1 cup shredded lettuce for garnish
- 1 diced tomato for garnish
- Chopped green onions or cilantro optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Mix in the can of chili beans and Rotel, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
Assembly and Baking
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the crushed chips on the bottom.
- Pour the beef mixture over the chips evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the beef mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, top with the remaining crushed chips and your choice of toppings: sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, green onions, or cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to mix things up! You can use lean ground turkey instead of beef and black beans as a substitute for chili beans. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to three months.