Supreme Walking Taco Casserole has all the flavors of a classic walking taco in an easy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing casserole.
Walking Taco Casserole
Who doesn't love going to the local game and getting those little bags of chips filled with all the taco fixings?
I like my tacos loaded like a supreme taco. Lots of chips, seasoned taco meat, cheese, tomatoes, avocados, onions, sour cream, and the kitchen sink. There isn't enough room in those little chip bags for me to have my kind of walking taco.
Enter the Supreme Walking Taco Casserole -- an easy way to serve tacos with less mess.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning -- I always keep Best Chicken Taco Seasoning on hand
- Black Beans, rinsed
- Chopped Green Chilies
- Diced Tomatoes, canned
- Nacho Doritos
- Corn Chips such as Fritos
- Sharp Cheddar, shredded -- I prefer to shred my own. It just taste better
- Lettuce, chopped -- I use romaine, but any crisp lettuce will work
- Cilantro
- Green Onion, sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- Avocados, sliced
- Sour Cream
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until slightly crispy.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, canned tomatoes, canned chopped green chilies, and rinsed black beans. Add ¾ to 1 cup of water. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until flavors have melded and the liquid has reduced.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish with corn chips and Nacho Doritos.
- Sprinkle ½ of the cooked ground beef mixture over the chips and top with ½ of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layer of chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Top with toppings of choice and serve.
Hint: For tender ground beef, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of baking soda over the ground beef and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ground Pork Walking Tacos - use ground pork or chicken for a delicious variation.
- Walking Taco Toppings - Top with any toppings you like -- more cheese, jalapeños, etc.
- Vegetarian Walking Tacos - the beef hamburger can be replaced with a plant-based burger or just double the beans to make this vegetarian
Storage
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days. The chips will get a bit soggy and it reheats best in the oven or AirFryer.
Top tip
For tender ground beef: sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of baking soda over the uncooked ground beef and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
FAQ
In case you don't know, a Walking Taco is a hand-held take on a taco served at local ballgames, county fairs, etc. It is a small bag of Fritos or Nacho Doritos with the taco fixings spooned right into the chip bag.
Go heavy on the fresh lettuce, tomato, and onions to create a bit of a salad to top this casserole. Or make a fresh corn salsa and cabbage slaw.
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Supreme Walking Taco Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 3-4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 14 ounce can Black Beans rinsed
- 4 ounce can Chopped Green Chilies
- 14 ounce can Diced Tomatoes canned
- ½ bag Nacho Doritos
- ½ bag Corn Chips such as Fritos
- 8 ounces Sharp Cheddar shredded
- 1 head Lettuce chopped
- Cilantro
- Green Onion sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes halved
- Avocados sliced
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until slightly crispy.2 pounds Ground Beef
- Stir in the taco seasoning, canned tomatoes, canned chopped green chilies, and rinsed black beans. Add ¾ cup of water. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until flavors have melded and liquid has reduced.3-4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning, 14 ounce can Black Beans, 4 ounce can Chopped Green Chilies, 14 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
- Line the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish with corn chips and Nacho Doritos.½ bag Nacho Doritos, ½ bag Corn Chips such as Fritos
- Sprinkle ½ of the cooked ground beef mixture over the chips and top with ½ of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layer of chips, beef mixture, and cheese.8 ounces Sharp Cheddar
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Top with toppings of choice and serve.1 head Lettuce, Cilantro, Green Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocados, Sour Cream
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Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Chuckie says
Even better than trying to eat out of those little chip bags!