Experience Tex-Mex Bliss with Our Mouthwatering Walking Taco Bake! 🌮🥘
Prepare to embark on a flavor-filled journey with our irresistible Walking Taco Bake recipe! This delightful dish is a fusion of all your favorite Tex-Mex flavors, conveniently packed into one delicious casserole. From savory ground beef to zesty salsa and crunchy Doritos, every bite is a fiesta for your taste buds!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 bag (9 ounces) nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Price Estimate:
- Ground beef: $5.00
- Taco seasoning: $1.00
- Black beans: $1.50
- Corn kernels: $1.00
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies: $1.50
- Salsa: $2.00
- Doritos: $3.00
- Shredded cheddar cheese: $3.00
- Optional toppings: $5.00
Total Estimated Cost: $22.00
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread half of the crushed Doritos in the baking dish, then layer with half of the beef mixture and half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly, then top with optional toppings as desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the Tex-Mex goodness!
Nutrition Information:
One serving of Walking Taco Bake provides approximately 450 calories, 25g of total fat, 10g of saturated fat, 80mg of cholesterol, 1000mg of sodium, 30g of total carbohydrates, 5g of dietary fiber, 3g of sugars, and 28g of protein.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
- Yes, ground turkey works well as a leaner alternative.
- Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
- Absolutely! You can assemble the casserole ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Adjust baking time as needed.
