Description
Walking tacos burst with Mexican street food charm, delivering portable party-perfect goodness in a convenient chip bag. Crispy corn chips loaded with seasoned ground beef, zesty toppings, and fresh garnishes create an irresistible handheld feast you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons) taco seasoning
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) salsa or pico de gallo
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (200 g) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (50 g) diced onions (optional)
- ½ cup (75 g) sliced black olives (optional)
- ½ cup (120 ml) guacamole or diced avocados
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 8 single-serving bags of chips (Fritos, Doritos, or tortilla chips)
- Hot sauce, for extra spice
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat. Incorporate taco seasoning with water and simmer until sauce reaches a rich, thick consistency.
- Chip Transformation: Gently crush chip bags to create a textured base, then slice open the top of each bag with precision, creating a portable serving vessel.
- Taco Construction: Layer warm seasoned meat directly into crushed chip bags, creating a foundation for toppings. Strategically add complementary ingredients like shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, black olives, zesty salsa, creamy sour cream, smooth guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
- Serving Technique: Equip each person with a fork for convenient mixing and enjoying their personalized walking taco. Perfect for casual gatherings, outdoor events, or quick meal solutions that allow guests to customize their culinary experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a healthier walking taco without compromising flavor.
- Adjust taco seasoning intensity based on personal preference by adding half the packet first, then tasting and incrementally adding more.
- Crush chips gently to maintain some chip texture, avoiding completely pulverizing them into crumbs for better eating experience.
- Slightly cool down hot meat before adding to chip bag to prevent chips from becoming soggy and maintain their crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg