Walking Tacos with Matt Hussey

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Chuck (80/20) (Provides juicy, flavorful taco meat)
• 2 tbsp Street Taco Seasoning Mix (Store‑bought taco seasoning blend)
• 2 cups Doritos (Red and Blue) (Crushed lightly; use both colors for visual contrast)
• 1 cup Lettuce (Shredded; iceberg or romaine works well)
• 1 medium Tomato (Diced, seeds removed)
• 0.5 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (Shredded)
• 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese (Sharp, shredded)
• 0.25 cup Pickled Jalapeños (Sliced)
• 0.5 cup Guacamole (Store‑bought or homemade)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (Full‑fat)
• 0.5 cup Salsa Verde (Herde's) (Store‑bought green salsa)

Instructions

1. Prep Toppings

   Wash and dry lettuce, shred it; dice the tomato and remove seeds; slice pickled jalapeños; shred Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses; place guacamole, sour cream, and salsa verde in small bowls.

   Time: PT10M

2. Crush Doritos

   Place the red and blue Doritos in a zip‑top bag and gently crush with your hands or a rolling pin until they are bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT2M

3. Preheat Griddle

   Turn the Blackstone griddle to medium‑high heat and let it reach about 400°F.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Cook Ground Beef

   Add the 1 lb of ground chuck to the hot griddle. Break it up with the spatula, sprinkle the 2 tbsp taco seasoning evenly, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat into a bowl.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Transfer Beef

   Move the cooked seasoned beef to a serving bowl and keep it warm.

   Time: PT1M

6. Assemble Walking Tacos

   In each serving bag or small bowl, start with a layer of crushed Doritos, add a generous scoop of beef, then sprinkle both cheeses, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, and finish with dollops of guacamole, sour cream, and salsa verde.

   Time: PT4M

7. Serve

   Serve the walking tacos immediately while the beef is still warm and the Doritos stay crisp.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

4 g