Walking Taco Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 white onion, diced
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6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 lb. ground beef
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1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1/2 cup restaurant style salsa
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8 oz. shredded cheese
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3 cups Fritos corn chips
→ Toppings
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1 cup diced tomato
→ Garnish
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Sliced green onion
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Sliced jalapeno
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Sour cream
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Fresh chopped cilantro
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Taco sauce
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Sliced black olives
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 4 minutes until softened.
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Add sliced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spatula until completely browned and cooked through.
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Stir in salsa and black beans until fully incorporated.
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Cover the taco meat mixture with shredded cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.
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Add a layer of Fritos corn chips, followed by a layer of shredded lettuce, then a layer of diced tomatoes.
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Garnish with sour cream, sliced jalapeno, and additional toppings as desired. Serve immediately while still warm.
# Notes:
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This dish combines the flavors of a walking taco in an easy-to-serve casserole format, perfect for casual gatherings.