Walking Taco Bar at Camp

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (for kids, 80/20 lean)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (for adults, 80/20 lean)
• 4 tbsp Taco Seasoning Blend (store‑bought or homemade "hussy" blend)
• 1 cup Black Beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 each Onion (yellow, diced for adult meat)
• 2 cups Lettuce (iceberg, shredded)
• 1 each Tomato (large, diced)
• 1 each Jalapeno (sliced, seeds removed)
• 1 each Lime (cut into wedges)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 2 cups Doritos Nacho Cheese (crushed into bite‑size pieces)
• 0.5 cup Newman's Own Salsa (any salsa you like)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (for topping)
• 2 tbsp Hot Sauce (Hank's or any preferred hot sauce)
• to taste pinch Salt (optional)
• to taste pinch Pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse Vegetables

   Use the portable rinse kit to spray and clean all fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, lime, onion).

   Time: PT5M

2. Shred Lettuce

   Using the serrated knife, shred the lettuce into fine strips.

   Time: PT3M

3. Dice Tomato

   Dice the tomato into roughly ½‑inch cubes.

   Time: PT3M

4. Slice Jalapeno

   Slice the jalapeno thinly and discard the seeds for milder heat.

   Time: PT2M

5. Cut Lime Wedges

   Slice the lime into 4 wedges for squeezing over the tacos.

   Time: PT2M

6. Dice Onion

   Dice the onion finely; it will be mixed into the adult meat.

   Time: PT3M

7. Preheat Griddle

   Turn the Blackstone griddle to medium‑high heat and let it reach about 375°F.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Cook Kids' Beef

   Place 1 lb of ground beef on the left side of the griddle. Sprinkle 2 tbsp taco seasoning, add 2 tbsp water, and crumble. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 375°F

9. Cook Adult Beef

   On the right side, add the remaining 1 lb ground beef. Season with 2 tbsp taco seasoning, then add the diced onion, rinsed black beans, and 2 tbsp water. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and the beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Crush Doritos

    Place Doritos in a large zip‑top bag and gently crush with your hands until they are broken into bite‑size pieces.

    Time: PT2M

11. Prepare Taco Bags

    Cut the side of each Doritos “taco bag” open (instead of the top) for easier eating.

    Time: PT2M

12. Assemble Walking Tacos

    Fill each opened bag with the appropriate meat (kids’ plain beef or adult beef‑bean mix). Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno (optional), extra onion (adult), a squeeze of lime, a spoonful of salsa, a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of hot sauce, and a pinch of extra taco seasoning.

    Time: PT5M

13. Serve

    Enjoy the walking tacos immediately while the griddle is still warm.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

28 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

6 g