Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1x
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup corn kernels (canned, frozen, or fresh)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 bag (9.75 ounces) Fritos corn chips or similar
  • Optional toppings: chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and salsa
• 2x
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 packets taco seasoning
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups corn kernels (canned, frozen, or fresh)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 bags (9.75 ounces each) Fritos corn chips or similar
  • Optional toppings: chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and salsa
• 3x
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 3 packets taco seasoning
  • 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 cups corn kernels (canned, frozen, or fresh)
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 bags (9.75 ounces each) Fritos corn chips or similar
  • Optional toppings: chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and salsa

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add Taco Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, tomato sauce, and water to the skillet with the beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in the corn and remove from heat.
4. Assemble the Casserole: Spread half of the Fritos corn chips at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top. Finish by covering with the remaining corn chips.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve with Optional Toppings: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with your choice of optional toppings like chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and salsa on the side.

Weight Watchers SmartPoints

The SmartPoints value for the Walking Taco Casserole is approximately 7-9 points per serving, depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used. Here’s a breakdown of the SmartPoints calculation:

• 1 cup serving: 7-9 SmartPoints
• 1/6 of the recipe: 7 SmartPoints
• 1/8 of the recipe: 8 SmartPoints
• 1/10 of the recipe: 9 SmartPoints

Enjoy your delicious and easy Walking Taco Casserole!