Description
Walking Taco Casserole is a cheesy, beefy, Frito-layered taco bake loaded with Tex-Mex flavor. Perfect for busy nights or potluck parties, it’s family-approved and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 packet taco seasoning
½ cup water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
½ cup sour cream
1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
3. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in black beans and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
5. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer Fritos on the bottom.
6. Pour beef mixture evenly over chips.
7. Dollop sour cream across surface, then top with cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.
9. Top with more Fritos before serving. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Add optional toppings like chopped lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, or green onions.
To make ahead: assemble up to baking, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
To freeze: prepare and freeze without final Frito layer. Thaw and bake as instructed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 78mg