Best Walking Taco Casserole

This recipe by Cooking Con Claudia is the best walking taco casserole you will ever come across. It’s fully loaded with well-seasoned ground beef, homemade jalapeno dip, melted Mexican cheese, lettuce, pico de Gallo, and, of course, jalapeno. This dish is the perfect meal choice if you want something that’s easy to prepare yet full of flavors, as it’s ready in just 20 minutes. It’s also great for parties or gatherings at home.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of ground beef
• 2 tomatoes chopped
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 4 oz of hatch green chiles
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons of oregano
• 2 teaspoons of chili powder
• 2 teaspoons of garlic salt
• 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• jalapeno dip
• 8 oz cream cheese
• jalapenos
• 1/4 cup of jalapeno juice
• 1/4 cup of sour cream

Toppings:

• Mexican-style cheese blend
• lettuce (sliced)
• pico de Gallo with avocado
• jalapenos

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Instructions

Step 1:

Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and saute for a couple of minutes. Next, add the hatch green chiles and tomatoes and cook for a minute.

Step 2:

Add the ground beef, minced garlic cloves, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, and salt to taste. Break the meat and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Make a taste test and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 3:

Make the jalapeno dip. In a blender, add cream cheese, sour cream, pickled jalapeno juice, and pickled jalapeno. Blend until smooth and transfer to a bowl.

Step 4:

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 5:

Assemble your casserole. Grab the baking dish, add the chips, and top it with ground beef. Drizzle the jalapeno dip, then sprinkle Mexican cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until melted.

Step 6:

Drizzle more jalapeno dip, then top with lettuce, pico de Gallo with avocado, and jalapenos.

Best Walking Taco Casserole