Walking Taco Casserole

Walking Taco Casserole

Introduction

If you love tacos but want an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner, this Walking Taco Casserole is for you! Inspired by the fun “walking taco” concept, this baked version layers all your favorite taco flavors—ground beef, cheese, and crunchy corn chips—into a comforting casserole. Perfect for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or even a fun weeknight meal, it’s cheesy, flavorful, and sure to disappear quickly.

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning Mix:

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp dried oregano

Taco Casserole:

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 can (10 oz) RO-TEL original, undrained
• ¼ cup (60 ml) water
• 2 cups (200 g) freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 cups corn chips

Toppings:

• 1 jalapeno, sliced and diced (optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp diced cilantro
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup salsa

Directions