Walking Taco Bake
Walking Taco Casserole is a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring a baked dish of ground beef, cheese, and seasonings served on a bed of corn chips with toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream.
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Servings: 5
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
Taco Seasoning Mix:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Taco Casserole:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 can of RO-TEL original undrained
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups corn chips
Toppings:
- 1 jalapeno optional - sliced and diced to taste
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 8 cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 tbsp diced cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the taco seasoning.
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned (about 10 minutes). Remove any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning mix, water, and RO-TEL to the skillet and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the toppings.
- Once the casserole is done, add the corn chips on top of the melted cheese and garnish with the lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno, sour cream, and salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1g