Walking Taco Casserole Recipe With Enchilada Sauce
The Walking Taco casserole with enchilada sauce is a flavorful and delicious dish that combines classic Mexican flavors of beef, enchilada sauce, and Fritos. The hearty base of ground beef is simmered in a creamy enchilada sauce and topped with crunchy Fritos before being covered in cheese and baked until golden brown.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 752kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
- baking
- dishfoil
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef*
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 ¾ cup (15 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups beef broth*
- 1 can (7 ounces) mild green chiles
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2-3 cups fritos
- 8 ounces colby jack, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion and season with salt, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, and granulated garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onions are softened about 5 minutes.
- Add the red enchilada sauce, beef broth, mild green chiles, and white rice to the skillet and stir until combined. Bring mixture to a simmer and let cook for 12-15 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. Then turn off the heat and gently stir in sour cream until combined.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread the Fritos evenly over the bottom. Pour the beef and rice mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly over the Fritos. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake for 10-15 more minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve casserole with desired garnishes (lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños).
Notes
- Leftover taco casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.
- To reheat, place the desired portion in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
- For a vegan option, swap out the ground beef for crumbled tofu and the beef broth for vegetable broth.