Walking Tacos
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
812 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Walking Tacos
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These crowd-pleasing Walking Tacos include Fritos chips layered with a ground beef chili mixture, topped with cheese, lettuce, olives, sour cream and salsa.
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Ingredients
For the Taco Salad:
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
- 1 rib celery , diced
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 16 ounce can chili beans , partially drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 romaine heart , finely chopped
- 1 large tomato , diced
- 1 avocado , peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 small can sliced olives , optional
- sour cream , for topping
- salsa , for topping
- 5 (1 oz bags) Fritos corn chips , or Doritos
For the taco seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Combine all of the taco seasoning spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until meat is browned, breaking it into small pieces. Remove grease. Add minced garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, chili beans, and taco seasoning.
- Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Open bags of Fritos chips. Add a ladle-full of chili mixture, and top with a handful of chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, avocados, olives, and a spoonful of sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make-ahead Instructions: The beef mixture can be made 2-3 days ahead of time (depending on the freshness of the ingredients), stored in the fridge. Reheat on the stove before serving.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow the chili beef mixture to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Rewarm on the stove.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
812kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1651mg
(69%)
Potassium
1240mg
(35%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2825IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
15.9mg
(18%)
Calcium
394mg
(39%)
Iron
5.9mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 812kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1651mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1240mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2825IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 15.9mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 394mg | 39% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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