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Walking Taco Casserole

This walking taco casserole recipe combines all the flavors of a classic taco in a convenient and delicious casserole. It’s ready in 45 minutes, making it a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Serve this gluten-free casserole with your favorite toppings. It’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef - 680g
  • 1 cup yellow onion - diced (from 1/2 yellow onion) (130g)
  • 15 oz can black beans - rinsed and drained (425g)
  • 1 cup mild salsa - 260g
  • 1/2 cup sour cream - 120g
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free taco seasoning - homemade or store-bought
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese - 6 oz/170g
  • 2 cups Frito corn chips - 80g

Optional Toppings:

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce - 55g
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato or halved cherry tomatoes - 180g
  • 1/4 cup cilantro - chopped (5g)

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place a skillet or cast iron pan on the stove top over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spatula as it cooks.
  • Cook until no more pink remains and the onions are translucent. If there is a lot of fat in the skillet, drain most of it with a spoon.
  • Add the black beans, salsa, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Let cook 2-3 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
  • If your skillet is not oven-safe, place the ground beef mixture into a greased 2 quart baking dish or 7x11-inch baking dish.
  • Top with 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle the corn chips on top of the cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with your desired toppings before serving, like sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocados, diced tomatoes, jalapeño, pickled onions, fresh cilantro, or black olives.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you have celiac disease or are on a gluten-free diet for any reason, be sure to double check ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free. 
  • If you are gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free taco seasoning as many brands of taco seasoning packets are not gluten-free found at local grocery stores. You can use my homemade gluten-free taco seasoning recipe that uses basic spices and is very simple to make. 
  • The nutritional information calculated is an estimate and does not account for any toppings that you add to your casserole, as the toppings you choose will vary in nutritional value. 

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1045mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 4mg
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