Halftime with Taste Buds: Walking Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 bag (10 oz) Doritos (Original Nacho Cheese flavor, slightly crushed for easier filling)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (Diced small)
• 1 can (4 oz) Green Chilies (Drain before adding)
• 1 can (15 oz) Pinto Beans (Drain and rinse)
• 1 can (15 oz) Kidney Beans (Drain and rinse; dark red variety preferred)
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (Undrained)
• 1 can (15 oz) Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce (Red) (Pour in as‑is)
• 1 tablespoon Paprika (Smoked or sweet)
• 2 tablespoons Chili Powder (Adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Optional but adds depth)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (For topping; can use Mexican blend)
• 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeño Slices (Optional for extra heat)
• 1 cup Shredded Lettuce (Iceberg or romaine, adds crunch)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the onion, open and drain the beans and green chilies, measure out the spices, and have all cans ready.

   Time: PT10M

2. Layer Doritos

   Dump the entire bag of Doritos into the bottom of the crockpot.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add Onion

   Scatter the diced onion over the Doritos.

   Time: PT1M

4. Add Beans, Chilies, Tomatoes, and Sauce

   Pour the pinto beans, kidney beans, canned green chilies, Rotel tomatoes (with liquid), and Old El Paso enchilada sauce over the chips and onion.

   Time: PT3M

5. Season

   Sprinkle 1 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp ground cumin over the mixture.

   Time: PT1M

6. Stir Lightly

   Give the contents a quick stir to distribute the seasonings, being careful not to turn the Doritos into mush.

   Time: PT2M

7. Slow‑Cook

   Cover the crockpot and set it to LOW for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the beans to heat through.

   Time: PT5H

8. Portion into Bags

   After cooking, stir once more and spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each serving bag.

   Time: PT5M

9. Add Toppings

   Top each bag with shredded cheddar cheese, a few jalapeño slices, and shredded lettuce.

   Time: PT5M

10. Serve

    Serve the walking tacos immediately while the chips are still crunchy.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

500

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

60g

Fat

20g

Fiber

8g