A walking taco is a fun and portable variation of the traditional taco. Instead of using a taco shell or plate, the ingredients are served inside a small, individual-sized bag of corn chips (like Fritos). To make a walking taco, you typically:
- Open a bag of corn chips.
- Add seasoned taco meat (ground beef, chicken, or turkey).
- Top with your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.
The bag serves as both the container and the eating vessel, making it perfect for on-the-go meals, parties, or casual gatherings. It’s a great way to enjoy tacos with minimal mess and cleanup!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or chicken, turkey, or your favorite protein)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning mix)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 large bag of corn chips (like Fritos)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions:
- Cook the Meat:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Toppings:
- While the meat is cooking, prepare your toppings. Shred the lettuce, grate the cheese, dice the tomatoes, and slice any optional ingredients like olives or onions.
- Assemble the Walking Tacos:
- Open a bag of corn chips and lightly crush them, but not too much—just enough to create some space for the toppings.
- Spoon a portion of the seasoned meat over the chips in the bag.
- Top with shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and any other desired toppings.
- Add Sauces:
- Drizzle sour cream and salsa over the top.
- Enjoy:
- Use a fork or spoon to mix everything together inside the bag and enjoy your walking taco!