Walking Taco Casserole
Servings - 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning see homemade recipe in notes below
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 15 oz. can red enchilada sauce
- 1 15 oz. can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 9.25 oz bag Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion chopped
- lettucem tomato, sour cream, guacamole optional garnish
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish by non-stick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large skillet, add the ground beef and chopped onions. Cook over medium heat stirring often until meat is browned and onions have softened. Drain fat, if needed.
- Add in water and taco seasoning, stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the enchilada sauce and beans to the skillet and stir to fully combine.
- Sprinkle about 4 cups of Fritos into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle about 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the Fritos. Spread the meat mixture on top of that for the next layer then top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350ºF for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once cooked, top with the remaining Fritos.
- Allow to cool slightly, then serve with optional topping such as lettuce, tomato, green onions, sour cream, or guacamole. Enjoy!