Walking Taco Casserole

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1 lb extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey)

1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning

1 cup salsa (choose your preferred level of spiciness)

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup frozen corn kernels

2 cups crushed baked tortilla chips (or whole grain tortilla chips)

1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, chopped green onions, jalapenos, Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream), avocado

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the beef is evenly coated with the seasoning.
In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom.
Spread half of the cooked ground beef mixture over the tortilla chips.
Layer half of the salsa, black beans, and corn over the beef mixture.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the top.
Repeat the layers with the remaining crushed tortilla chips, ground beef mixture, salsa, black beans, corn, and shredded cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the foil and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Top with your favorite taco toppings such as diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, chopped green onions, jalapenos, Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream), and avocado.
Serve the Walking Taco Casserole warm and enjoy the delicious flavors of a classic taco in a convenient casserole format.