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Easy Walking Tacos Recipe (Walking Taco Bags)
Description
Easy Walking Tacos are a fun way to turn taco night into a fun meal with super easy cleanup! This easy recipe starts with seasoned taco meat and a bag of chips, then piles on all your favorite taco toppings like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and lettuce + tomatoes. It’s a quick meal that’s perfect for busy nights, game day, birthday parties, or feeding a large crowd, with almost no cleanup.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp coriander (optional)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- OR 1 packet of Taco Seasoning
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2/3 cup water
- Taco seasoning
For the Bags:
- 6 individual bags of Doritos and/Fritos (2.75 oz each)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 cup iceberg or romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- 3-4 green onions, sliced thin
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Taco sauce (mild, medium, or hot)
- Guacamole
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, and cornstarch (if using) until well combined. Set aside.
- Place a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it’s fully browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain the excess grease from the skillet.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat, then stir to coat.
- Pour in the water and stir everything together until well combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low and let it cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Place all your toppings into separate bowls so everyone can easily build their own bag.
- Take a bag of chips. Gently crush the chips inside the bag with your hands to break them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
- Using scissors, cut the bag open lengthwise down the side. This creates a “bowl” that’s easy to eat from. Fold over the edges to create some stability.
- Spoon a generous amount of the taco meat into the chip bag.
- Let everyone move down the topping bar and add their desired toppings directly into the bag. Stick a fork in the bag, give it a little stir to mix everything, and enjoy!
Notes
- The cornstarch is optional but helps create a thicker, more coating-like sauce that clings better to the meat. If you prefer a thinner consistency or don’t have cornstarch on hand, simply omit it and the seasoning will still taste delicious.
- This recipe makes enough seasoning for 1 lb of meat. You can easily double or triple the seasoning recipe and store the extra in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
- Don’t like ground beef? This works great with ground turkey, ground chicken, or chorizo.
- For a vegetarian version, sauté crumbled tofu, lentils, or a mix of black beans with the taco seasoning.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix, use a hot taco sauce, or add extra jalapeños to your bag from a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bag
- Calories: 441
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Sodium: 1002.4 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.3 g
- Fiber: 7.6 g
- Protein: 33.1 g
- Cholesterol: 89.5 mg
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