have u ever tried a WALKING TACO?! 🌮
have u ever tried a WALKING TACO?! 🌮 is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Carrie Berk on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $11.40 total, $2.85 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, trimmed of excess fat)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning (store‑bought (approx. 2 oz) or homemade blend)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for browning the meat)
- 2 cup Shredded Lettuce (iceberg or romaine, washed and dried)
- 1 medium Tomato (diced small)
- 0.25 cup Onion (finely diced, white or yellow)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (sharp cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup Guacamole (store‑bought or homemade)
- 2 cup Tortilla Chips (plain corn chips, lightly salted)
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
Cook Seasoned Ground Beef
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5‑6 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning packet and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for another 2‑3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Prepare Fresh Toppings
While the meat cooks, wash and dry the lettuce, then shred or chop it. Dice the tomato and onion into small pieces. Shred the cheese if not pre‑shredded. Place each topping in separate sections of a mixing bowl for easy assembly.
Time: PT5M
Assemble the Walking Taco
Open a zip‑lock bag (or small paper bag) and add the tortilla chips as the base. Layer the cooked seasoned beef, then lettuce, tomato, onion, shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream if using. Do not overfill; leave room to seal the bag.
Time: PT5M
Mix and Serve
Close the bag and gently shake or massage it to distribute the toppings evenly. Eat directly from the bag or pour into a plate if preferred. Enjoy immediately while the chips stay crunchy.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains dairy, Not vegan, Not vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten (if chips contain wheat), Egg (if using certain chip brands)
Last updated: April 14, 2026








