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Classic Ground Beef Dorito Casserole (Walking Taco Casserole)

Close-up of a hearty slice of Dorito Casserole layered with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
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Make this easy Dorito Casserole for a quick weeknight dinner your family will love. It is a hearty, cheesy bake using ground beef and crushed chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 bag (9.25 ounces) Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips (Doritos), crushed
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir the taco seasoning mix, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, and water into the beef mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until it melts into the sauce.
  6. Spread half of the crushed Doritos into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Pour the beef mixture evenly over the layer of chips.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the beef layer.
  9. Top the cheese with the remaining crushed Doritos.
  10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a can of diced green chilies to the beef mixture.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or shredded cooked chicken for the ground beef.
  • If you prefer a softer topping, mix the remaining Doritos with 1 tablespoon of melted butter before sprinkling them on top before baking.

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