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A fun, portable meal perfect for parties, tailgates, or a quick weeknight dinner. Seasoned taco meat and your favorite toppings are served right inside a bag of corn chips for easy cleanup!
For 4 servings
Sauté Aromatics and Brown the Beef
Simmer the Taco Meat
A fun and portable way to enjoy tacos! Seasoned ground beef and your favorite toppings are served right inside a bag of corn chips for an easy, no-mess meal. Perfect for parties, tailgating, or a quick weeknight dinner.
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A fun, portable meal perfect for parties, tailgates, or a quick weeknight dinner. Seasoned taco meat and your favorite toppings are served right inside a bag of corn chips for easy cleanup!
This midwest recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 882.48 calories per serving with 47.08g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or snack.
Prepare Bags and Assemble
Add Toppings and Serve
Substitute the ground beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, or a plant-based crumble for a different flavor profile. For a vegetarian option, use a mixture of black beans and lentils.
Experiment with different types of chips. Nacho cheese Doritos, Cool Ranch Doritos, or even spicy corn chips add an extra layer of flavor.
Get creative with toppings! Add black beans, corn salsa, guacamole, fresh cilantro, sliced black olives, or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.
The ground beef provides a significant amount of high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle maintenance, and overall body function.
The corn chips are a source of carbohydrates, which the body uses as its primary fuel source for energy to get through your day or a fun event.
The tomato sauce and fresh tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases.
A typical Walking Taco, as prepared in this recipe, contains approximately 600-750 calories per serving, depending on the specific brand of chips and the amount of toppings like cheese and sour cream used.
Walking Tacos are generally considered an indulgent treat rather than a health food due to the high sodium and fat content from the chips, cheese, and sour cream. You can make them healthier by using lean ground turkey, loading up on fresh vegetable toppings, and using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Absolutely! To make a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with a can of rinsed black beans and a can of lentils, or use your favorite plant-based ground meat substitute. Sauté with the onions and spices as you would the beef.
Classic corn chips like Fritos are the traditional choice because their sturdy texture holds up well to the meat and toppings. However, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips are also extremely popular and add extra flavor.
The taco meat can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Simply reheat it in a skillet or microwave before serving. Prepare all your toppings and store them separately, then set up a 'build-your-own' bar for guests.
It's called a 'Walking Taco' because the entire meal is contained within the chip bag, making it a portable, easy-to-eat meal that you can walk around with at events like fairs, festivals, or tailgate parties, with no plate required.