Walking Taco
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 -8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Walking Taco
Description
This Walking Taco recipe starts by browning pound of ground beef with diced onions before simmering with taco seasoning and a little water to develop flavor and moisture. The seasoned beef mixture is then spooned into crushed single-serving bags of Fritos or Doritos, making the dish highly portable and convenient to eat with a fork. The chips act as a taco shell substitute that adds crispness and salty crunch.
Toppings such as black beans, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole can be added as desired to create a layered flavor experience, combining savory, fresh, creamy, and spicy elements. This method turns standard walking snack chips into a filling taco-style meal that's easy to customize based on preferences or supplies on hand.
The recipe suggests you can mix beans with the meat and keep the mixture warm in a slow cooker for serving, which works well for casual gatherings or parties. The flexibility and hand-held format make Walking Taco a practical, flavorful option for quick meals or game day food.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 /2 cup onion diced
- 1 (1 ounce) taco seasoning or this homemade taco seasoning, packet
- 6-8 fritos snack sized bags, or Doritos
- Suggested toppings:
- black beans
- lettuce
- tomato
- cheese shredded
- sour cream
- salsa
- guacamole
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown beef or turkey over medium heat and drain the fat. Add the onion to the meat and sautee a couple of minutes until soft. Add the taco seasoning along with 1/2 cup of water and simmer until water is absorbed. If serving immediate pour in a bowl. You can also combine the meat and black beans if you want and keep them warm in a slow cooker.
- Crush your chips with your hands and open your bag. Add your beef mixture and whatever toppings you desire. Eat with a fork as you walk around!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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