Name: Walking Taco Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 1 White Onion, diced; 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes, drained; 4 ounces Green Chilies, drained

Stumped as to what a walking taco casserole is? It's a simple casserole containing taco ingredients in a chip bag. You can eat this handheld delight while walking down the street, to your car, or on your way to any destination. Hence, the name walking taco casserole. To make the walking taco casserole, we sautéed ground beef until browned, added aromatics such as onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and a homemade taco seasoning, and cooked it until it was fragrant. Next, we added diced tomatoes and diced green chilies for a bit of heat. Instead of showing you how to assemble the Walking Taco Casserole one way, we figured we'd show you how to assemble it two different ways. The first way shows you how to assemble the walking taco casserole in a chip bag, which is pretty convenient, while the second method teaches you how to assemble the soup in a baking dish. Either way, you will have a gluten-free walking taco casserole that will become your new favorite dish!

Can you make walking taco casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can partially prepare the walking taco casserole ahead of time. However, do not add nacho chips, Mexican cheese, tomatoes, and parsley. Instead, prepare the ground beef mixture, place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 2 days. Once ready to make the walking taco casserole, place the ground beef mixture into the skillet and cook it over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes until thoroughly heated before assembling the casserole.

Can Walking Taco Casserole be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze walking taco casserole. Place the ground beef mixture into a freezer-safe airtight container. Do not add the nacho chips, Mexican cheese, tomatoes, and parsley to the walking taco casserole. If baking the walking taco casserole, it may be best to freeze it in an aluminum pan double-wrapped with a layer of plastic wrap and foil. This way, you can toss the pan in the trash after eating the casserole. Label the soup with today's date and contents before placing it in the freezer. Thaw the walking taco casserole in the fridge overnight before assembling it.