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Walking Taco Casserole

A family-friendly, deconstructed taco casserole made with seasoned ground beef, crushed tortilla chips, cheese and simple taco toppings — all baked together for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 cup tortilla chips lightly crushed
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 0.5 cup sour cream optional, for serving
  • 0.25 cup green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until mixture is heated through and well combined. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
  • Place half of the crushed tortilla chips in the prepared baking dish. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the chips, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Top with the remaining crushed chips and finish with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Dollop sour cream on top if using and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
  • Serve warm, scooping portions so each serving has chips, beef and cheese together. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese. Add black beans or corn for extra fiber and bulk.
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