Walking Taco Bake (Printable Version)
Cheesy Fritos with beans and beef all stacked together make a Tex-Mex dinner your crowd will love.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1 small onion, chopped up
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
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1 package taco seasoning
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1 pound ground beef
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup water
→ Optional Toppings
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Jalapeños
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Guacamole
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Sour cream
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Sliced green onions
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Salsa
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Grab your favorite toppings like guacamole or salsa and toss them on while it's still hot.
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Take the foil off and keep baking for 5 more minutes. Look for lots of melted cheese and bubbling edges.
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Stick the dish into the oven and let it bake for 15 minutes while it's under the foil.
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Spread the last of the chips on top, cover everything with remaining cheese, and tightly wrap the whole thing in foil.
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Spoon all the beef and bean filling over those cheesy corn chips so it's nice and even.
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Toss half the Fritos in the pan lined with spray and sprinkle on half the shredded cheese.
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Dump in the black beans, add diced tomatoes with green chiles, toss in your sour cream, and let it all bubble for about 8 to 10 minutes, making sure it thickens up a bit.
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Pour in taco seasoning with half a cup of water, crank up the heat until it bubbles, then lower it and let it hang out on the stove.
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On medium, crumble the beef in a big skillet until it's brown. Throw in the onion and cook till it gets soft.
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Switch the oven on to 350°F (about 175°C) and give a 9×13-inch pan a quick spritz of nonstick spray.
# Additional Notes:
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Let it cool down for a few minutes before cutting in. It makes serving up slices way easier, plus the flavor really pops.