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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Modified: May 13, 2025 · Published: Feb 24, 2023 bySophie Viau

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    This Walking taco casserole recipe is a flavorful and delicious dish. The cheesy casserole dish has a comforting texture. The recipe's savory taste brings together flavors of Tex-Mex Mexican food. You also get a crunchy texture from the tortilla chips. This is an easy weeknight meal that the entire family will love. So next taco night change it up a little with this easy taco casserole.

    Top view of the casserole with a serving spoon.

    If you love Mexican-style recipes make use to try the Mexican Ground Beef Soup and the Spicy White Bean Stew

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    Why you will love this recipe

    It comes together quickly with minimal ingredients you can find at the grocery store. Plus, not only is it hearty and delicious, but easy casserole is also a crowd-pleaser that everyone in your family will enjoy. Finally, with this taco casserole recipe, you can rest assured knowing the prepping and clean-up are minimal so you can move on to enjoying the meal instead of stressing out over it.

    Ingredients

    ingredients you need to make this recipe. bee, tortillas chips, beans, tomato, olive, spices, onion, cheese and corn.
    • Tortilla chips
    • Ground beef
    • Onion
    • Cumin
    • Chili powder
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Kidney beans or black beans
    • Frozen corn
    • Shredded cheddar cheese or a Mexican blend cheese
    • Green onions
    • Roma tomato diced
    • Cilantro
    • Black olives

    Favorite toppings: sour cream, diced avocado, salsa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, pico de gallo and shredded lettuce.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions Step-by-step with photos

    Tortillas chips at the bottom of the cooking dish.

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375˚F

    Place the crushed tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish.

    Cooked beef in the skillet.

    Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat brown ground beef, and add the diced onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef mixture is completely cooked, about 8 minutes

    Layered dish in the cooking dish, top view.

    Step 3: Transfer the meat mixture to the baking dish on top of the tortilla chips.

    Top with kidney beans, corn, and cheese

    Casserole out of the oven with melted cheese on top.

    Step 4: Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

    Taco casserole top view, ready on be serve.

    Step 5: Remove from the oven and garnish with green onion, diced tomato, cilantro, and black olives.

    Serve warm.

    Variations

    • You can use ground turkey, ground chicken instead of beef, and even shredded chicken.
    • Change the kidney bean for black beans or pinto beans
    • Use frito corn chips instead of tortilla chips
    • Use a Mexican blend of cheese, Monterey jack cheese in place of the cheddar.

    Equipment

    • Medium skillet
    • 9x13 baking dish
    • Oven

    Storage

    To store your taco casserole, make sure it has cooled completely before placing it in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store the dish in the refrigerator for up to five days. When reheating, you can either microwave or place a portion of the casserole in an oven-safe dish and cover it with foil before heating it at 350°F for around 15 minutes.

    You can also freeze your taco casserole for up to three months. To do this, prepare the recipe as directed but don't bake it. Let the dish cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and label it with the date. When ready to eat, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking as directed. The taco casserole will last 3 months in the freezer.

    Spoonful of the taco casserole close up. Close up.

    FAQ

    What can I serve with the taco casserole?

    There are many delicious sides that can be served with it. For a classic pairing, serve the taco casserole with refried beans, Spanish rice, and warm tortillas. Another great accompaniment is a hearty Mexican salad tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette.

    Can I make this recipe vegetarian?


    Yes! If you’d like to make a vegetarian version of this taco casserole, simply swap out the beef for vegan crumbles or diced mushrooms. You can also add extra beans and vegetables if desired!

    Related

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

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      Mexican Ground Beef Soup
    • Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili
    • Sheet pan tofu fajitas
    • Tuscan Bean Salad (Fresh & Protein-Packed!)
    A Walking Taco Casserole dish filled with a baked mixture of kidney beans, corn, ground meat, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and melted cheese, served with a spoon inside.

    Walking Taco Casserole

    Sophie Viau
    This Walking taco casserole recipe is a flavorful and delicious dish. The cheesy casserole dish has a comforting texture. The recipe's savory taste brings together flavors of Tex-Mex Mexican food. You also get a crunchy texture from the tortilla chips
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 32 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 339 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 cooking dish 9x13
    • 1 large skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
    • 1 lb. lean ground beef
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 ½ cup frozen corn
    • 1 can 17 oz kidney beans
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2 Green onions
    • 1 Roma tomato diced
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
    • 12 cup black olives sliced optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375˚F
    • Place the crushed tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish.
    • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, add the diced onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef mixture is completely cooked, about 8 minutes.
    • Transfer the meat mixture to the cooking dish on top of the tortilla chips.
    • Top with kidney beans, corn, and cheese.
    • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and garnish with green onion, diced tomato, cilantro, and black olives.
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    Favorite toppings: sour cream, diced avocado, salsa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, pico de gallo and shredded lettuce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 2mg
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    Hi I'm Sophie!

    I’m Sophie, the recipe creator and food photographer behind Noble Veggies. Here, you’ll find easy recipes that are all about balance, think cheesy pasta with broccoli, sheet pan chicken loaded with roasted veggies, and even a few veggie-packed sweets. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about making room for real food, quick prep, and a little veggie love on every plate.

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