Crispy Walking Tacos
A quick and easy game day snack featuring seasoned ground beef, crunchy corn chips, melty cheese, and fresh toppings all served in individual chip bags for handheld convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (lean or regular)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne)
- 1/4 cup water
- Tortilla chips or sturdy corn chips (Fritos or Doritos recommended)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 sliced jalapeño (optional)
- Sour cream or crema, for topping
- Salsa or pico de gallo, for topping
- Optional extras: black beans, corn kernels, avocado chunks
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and water. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to the beef.
- While the meat simmers, dice tomato, chop lettuce, slice jalapeño (if using), and shred cheese. Set aside sour cream and salsa.
- Grab individual 1 to 2-ounce bags of sturdy corn chips or scoop chips into small cups/bags.
- Spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of seasoned beef into each chip bag.
- Sprinkle cheese over warm meat so it melts slightly, then add lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve immediately, eating with hands or forks.
Notes
Use sturdy corn chips like Fritos or Doritos to prevent sogginess. Brown the meat well for crispy bits and drain excess fat. Simmer taco seasoning with water for better flavor adhesion. Prep toppings ahead for convenience. Assemble just before serving to keep chips crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 chip bag wit
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
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