Walking Taco Casserole
⏱️ Prep & Bake Time
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Bake time: 20 minutes
- Total time: ~35 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Hearty Beef Base:
- 1.5 lbs Lean ground beef (or ground turkey) 🥩
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced 🧅
- 1 packet (1 oz) Taco seasoning mix 🌮
- ⅓ cup Water 💧
- 1 can (4 oz) Diced green chilies (optional, for a little extra flavor) 🌶️
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken or cheddar cheese soup (the secret to making it ultra-saucy!) 🥣
For the Layers & Toppings:
- 2.5 cups Shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, divided 🧀
- 1 large bag (approx. 9-10 oz) Fritos corn chips (or crushed Doritos!) 🌽🍟
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce 🥬
- 1 large Tomato, diced 🍅
- Sour cream & sliced jalapeños 🥛🌶️
