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Walking Taco Bake made with seasoned ground beef, chili beans, crunchy corn chips, and melted cheddar cheese baked together in a casserole dish. The golden, bubbly cheese is topped with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños, sour cream, and green onions for a colorful, loaded taco-inspired dinner.

Walking Taco Bake

Easy Walking Taco Bake with seasoned ground beef, chili beans, corn chips, and melted cheddar, loaded with fresh toppings. All the fun of a walking taco in one shareable, comforting pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 15 ounces chili beans undrained
  • 4 cups corn chips such as Fritos
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Toppings:
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced black olives
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced green onions

Equipment

  • Large skillet, 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and undrained chili beans. Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Spread half the corn chips in the baking dish. Top with the beef mixture and 1 cup cheddar.
  4. Add remaining chips and remaining 1 cup cheddar.
  5. Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  6. Cool 1 minute, then load with desired toppings. Serve straight from the pan.

Notes

Do not drain the chili beans. Use sturdy corn chips. Add fresh toppings after baking so they stay cool and crisp. Excellent for weeknights, game days, and casual gatherings. Customize heat and toppings to taste. Leftovers reheat best in the oven or air fryer. Highly shareable—but you may not want to share.