This easy Walking Taco Casserole Recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep, then pop it in the oven and you're done! Delicious taco meat is mixed with crushed tomatoes, chili beans, and homemade taco seasoning to create a delicious base. Add Fritos, cheese, and additional toppings to really amp up the flavor and full effect of the "walking tacos!"
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 9”x9 “or 11”x7” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until meat is browned, breaking up the meat into small pieces. Drain the grease, if any and discard.
Add the crushed tomatoes, chili beans, and taco seasoning. Bring the mixer to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top the mixture with Frito chips and shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5-10 more minutes or until cheese is melted and the top is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and top the casserole with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, olives, sour cream, avocado etc.
Notes
Variations: Add a can of diced green chilis, corn or black beans to the taco meat. Not a fan of Fritos? Use sweet potato chips, tortilla chips, Doritos, etc. When covering the bake with aluminum foil, puff up the foil a little. You don’t want to tightly cover it or else the cheese will stick to the foil. Store covered in the fridge for 4-5 days.