Description
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines the flavors of walking tacos in a baked dish. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/3 large onion, chopped
- 1 small can green chilies
- 1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips
- 1 bag shredded cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup fresh diced tomato
- 16 ounces salsa
- 8 ounces sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the green chilies, enchilada sauce, and cream cheese until well combined and smooth.
- Spread half of the Fritos corn chips in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the beef mixture over the chips, then top with the remaining chips.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, salsa, and sour cream as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra spice, add a diced jalapeño or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: walking taco casserole, easy casserole, Mexican casserole, ground beef recipe