Walking Taco

1. 1
   prep

   Prep the toppings.

   1.Shred the lettuce to get 1 packed cup.

   2.Dice the tomato into small chunks.

   3.Slice the jalapeno into thin rounds.

   4.Shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.
2. 2
   fry · ~7 min

   Brown the ground beef.

   1.Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   2.Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains (5-7 min).

   3.Drain off any excess fat from the pan.

   TIPDon't crowd the pan — if your skillet is small, brown the beef in two batches to get a nice sear.
3. 3
   saute · ~4 min

   Sauté the aromatics.

   1.Add the diced onion to the browned beef and cook until softened (3 min).

   2.Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 sec).
4. 4
   mix · ~2 min

   Season the beef.

   1.Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the meat.

   2.Add 3 tablespoons of water and stir well to coat everything evenly.

   3.Let it simmer for 2 minutes so the flavors meld, then remove from heat.

   TIPThe water helps the spices bloom and creates a slightly saucy texture that clings to the chips.
5. 5
   assemble

   Build the walking tacos.

   1.Gently crush the corn chip bags from the outside without opening them to break the chips into smaller pieces.

   2.Cut or tear open each bag along the side seam.

   3.Spoon the seasoned beef directly into each bag, on top of the chips.

   4.Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and jalapeno slices.
6. 6
   serve

   Hand each bag to a guest with a fork and dig in.

   TIPNo plates — just eat right out of the bag. Perfect for cookouts, game days, and camping.

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