Supreme Walking Taco Casserole

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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.

Supreme walking taco casserole topped with lettuce, tomato, green onion, and avocado.

Ingredients

Ground Beef
Taco Seasoning -- I always keep Best Chicken Taco Seasoning on hand and use for all my tacos, beef or chicken
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.

Ingredients needed to make this casserole.

How to Make Supreme Walking Taco Casserole

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.

Adding a can of diced tomatoes to the browned ground beef.

Topping the first layer of chips with the ground beef mixture.

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

Ready to eat supreme walking taco casserole.

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

What is a Walking Taco?

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.

What sides go with Walking Taco Casserole?

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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Pairing

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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

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.