Walking Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
Walking Tacos assemble layers of ground beef cooked with garlic, celery, onion, and a custom taco seasoning blend to create a richly flavored chili mixture. Once simmered with crushed tomatoes and chili beans, the meat mixture is spooned directly into single-serving bags of corn chips or Fritos. These hold the meat and toppings, preserving chip crunch while adding hearty, savory juiciness from the seasoned beef.
Toppings including shredded cheddar cheese, chopped romaine, diced tomato, avocado, olives, sour cream, and salsa add layers of texture and fresh flavor, balancing the spicy, meaty base. The dish is ideal for casual meals or parties where guests can eat straight from the chip bag without flatware.
According to the notes, the beef mixture can be prepared a few days ahead and reheated, or frozen for longer storage, making it convenient for meal prep or quick gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Taco Salad:
- 1/2 pound ground beef lean
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 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 cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 romaine lettuce finely chopped, heart
- 1 large tomato , diced
- 1 avocado , peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 small can olives optional, sliced
- sour cream , for topping
- salsa , for topping
- 5 (1 oz bags) corn chips or Doritos, brand Fritos
For the taco seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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!
Notes
- The beef chili mixture can be made 2-3 days in advance and refrigerated until needed.
- For longer storage, freeze the chili beef mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat the chili mixture on the stove rather than the microwave for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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