Walking Taco

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the Meat and Onion

   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
   • Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, using a spoon to break it into small crumbles, until it is no longer pink.
   • Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
2. 2

   Season and Simmer the Taco Meat

   • Return the skillet to medium heat. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
   • Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
   • Pour in the water and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
   • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
3. 3

   Prepare the Chip Bags and Toppings

   • While the meat is simmering, prepare your chip bags. Gently crush the chips inside each bag with your hands to break them up slightly.
   • Using scissors, carefully cut each bag open lengthwise down the middle to create a 'bowl'.
   • Arrange all your toppings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream) in small bowls for easy assembly.
4. 4

   Assemble and Serve

   • Once the meat is ready, spoon a generous amount into each prepared chip bag, directly on top of the crushed chips.
   • Layer with shredded cheese, followed by the shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
   • Finish with a dollop of sour cream and any other desired toppings.
   • Serve immediately with a fork for each person to eat directly from the bag.