This Hiking Tacos are the perfect recipe for a quick dinner, a fun party snack, or to take to the big game!
Easy to make and totally portable, to-go tacos are a creative take on traditional tacos, made with seasoned ground beef mixed in bags of corn chips or tortilla chips, with all the taco toppings!
What is a walking taco?
- Take your favorite bag of corn or tortilla chips, mix in some taco meat and add toppings!
- Serve straight from the bag with a fork or spoon Walking tacos require minimal prep and cleanup but great emphasis on delicious taco flavors!
- Walking tacos are They’re just as fun to make as they are to eat and are perfect for picnics, BBQs or road trips!
- Create a DIY taco bar using portion bags full of chips, cooked taco meat, sides and toppings, and some plastic forks and spoons for easy cleanup!
Ingredients for a walking taco
Tortilla or corn chips – Use a single 1 ounce serving. bags of chips. Single serving bags of Fritos, Doritos, tortilla chips or even vegetable chips can be used. Have scissors handy to snip the bags to make preparation easier.
Meat – Plan on ¼ cup of meat per “taco.” Ground beef is the standard, but ground chicken or turkey can also be used. Drained black beans, pinto beans, or cilantro rice are perfect meatless alternatives or can be used to bulk up the meat.
Spices – Season with ready-made packets of taco seasoning or a homemade taco seasoning mix (a mixture of chili powder, garlic powder, and other spices).
How to make walking tacos
This party menu favorite will always be in demand!
- Cook meat with spices.
- Gently mash the chips before opening the bag to make room for the meat and toppings.
- Place 1/4 cup of meat in each pouch, then add toppings and stir with a fork before enjoying!
Make a walking taco bar
Turn it into a walking taco bar by scattering your favorite taco toppings on top!
- Freshness and crispness: Diced tomatoes, grated lettuce, black olives, corn, chopped spring onions.
- Spicy kick: Green chilies, sliced jalapenos, poblano or serrano peppers, homemade salsa verde.
- Cheesy Goodness: Shredded Monterey Jack, crumbled cotija, queso fresco, shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spicy toppings: sour cream, guacamole.
- More goodies to add: Lime wedges for a squeeze of lime juice, extra jalapenos.
What to serve with walking tacos
Start the meal off with a quick nibble on taco dip! Depending on the occasion, walking tacos make a great side dish or main course! Serve with a large bowl of corn salad or with Mexican corn (elote).
A large pitcher of lime margarita or fresh lemonade makes a great refreshing drink for this recipe.
If you have leftovers, use them to make a big plate of nachos!
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Walking Tacos
Perfect for parties, this easy taco recipe makes for a fun twist on taco night! Make a taco in the chip bag!
Optional Add-Ins (per pouch):
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Add the taco seasoning and water to the pan and cook until thickened, about 2 to 4 minutes.
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Leave the Doritos in the bag and gently mash them until the chips are slightly broken.
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Place a heaping ¼ cup of taco meat into each bag. Place your desired toppings directly into the bag of chips.
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Mix the ingredients together with a fork until well combined.
Meat can be prepared and kept warm in a slow cooker.
Use your favorite flavor of Doritos, Fritos, corn chips, or any tortilla chips you like.
The additions are optional, so each Walking Taco can be personalized to your taste/preference.
Calories: 237 | Carbohydrates: 17G | Protein: 19G | Fat: 11G | Saturated Fatty Acids: 3G | Polyunsaturated fat: 2G | Monounsaturated fatty acids: 4G | trans fats: 1G | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 2G | Sugar: 2G | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on cooking method and brand of ingredients used.
course Appetizer, Beef, Lunch
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