One-Pan Walking Taco Bake by Powerhouseplates

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 0.75 cup taco sauce
• 15 oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2.5 cup fritos corn chips
• 1.5 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup sour cream (for serving)
• 0.5 cup tomatoes, diced (for serving)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, then drain excess fat.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning and taco sauce, mixing until the beef is evenly coated.
4. Fold in the red kidney beans and spread the mixture into an even layer in the skillet
5. Top the beef mixture with an even layer of Fritos, followed by a generous sprinkle of Colby Jack cheese.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
7. Remove from the oven, garnish with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.