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Walking Taco Casserole Delight

Walking Taco Casserole Delight

This family-friendly Walking Taco Casserole layers seasoned beef, beans, and melty cheese with a crunchy corn chip topping. Serve hot with fresh, cool toppings for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.25 lb ground beef 85–90% lean
  • 2.5 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 0.33 cup beef broth
  • 1.25 cup chunky salsa
  • 1.5 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels drained if canned
  • 4 oz diced green chiles undrained
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
  • 4 cup corn chips, lightly crushed
  • 2 cup shredded lettuce for serving
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes for serving
  • 0.5 cup sliced green onions for serving
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro for serving
  • 0.25 cup jalapeño slices optional, for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soften onion 3–4 minutes, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Brown the ground beef, breaking it up, until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, broth, and salsa. Simmer 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  • Fold in beans, corn, and green chiles. Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and half the cheese until combined.
  • Spread the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Scatter crushed corn chips over the top. Bake 3–5 minutes more to crisp.
  • Rest 5 minutes. Add lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. Serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Swap ground turkey for beef, or use pepper jack for extra heat. For the crispiest top, add chips just before serving instead of baking them.
Storage: Refrigerate the meat-and-cheese base up to 3 days; reheat and add fresh chips and toppings right before eating.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Walking Taco Casserole Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.