Walking Taco Casserole (One-Pan)
All the flavors of a walking taco in one-pan. Fritos, seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, and melty cheese. Ready in 30 minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced (½ cup)
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mild chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
- 2 cups corn chips, such as Fritos
Optional Toppings
- Diced tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce, sour cream, sliced black olives.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Turn the heat to medium high. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt, chili powder, garlic, and smoked paprika, stirring to break the meat apart. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add beans and tomato sauce, then turn the heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add the cream cheese and 1 cup of cheese, and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese and the corn chips over the top to cover evenly.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbling and the cheese is melted.
- Allow to cool slightly, then serve with toppings of your choice.
Allow the casserole to cool slightly before adding the toppings to avoid wilting the lettuce.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: This casserole makes a great addition to a potluck or gathering. Just store the toppings separately to avoid everything getting soggy, then top when you are just ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 2mg
