Description
This Walking Taco Casserole offers a substantial twist on the classic walking taco, layering seasoned beef, crunchy chips, and fresh toppings into a shareable, comforting dish. A smoky chipotle cream swirl adds a delightful kick and creamy coolness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef, 80/20 blend
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30g taco seasoning, halal-certified
- 200g black beans, drained and rinsed
- 200g frozen corn kernels
- 300g crushed tortilla chips
- 250g shredded cheddar cheese
- 200g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 200g sour cream
- 2 Tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish
- Lime wedges (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat & Grease: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13 inch cast-iron skillet.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion in oil until softened (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Brown Beef & Season: Brown ground beef, then stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine Bean Mixture: Combine black beans, corn, and half of the cheeses in a bowl.
- Layer Base: Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips in the skillet.
- Build Layers: Layer beef, bean mixture, remaining chips, and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prepare Chipotle Cream: Whisk together sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey (if using), and cilantro.
- Swirl & Garnish: Dollop chipotle cream over casserole, swirl, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Using a cast-iron skillet ensures a crispy base and even cooking. Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg