How To Make WALKING TACOS, A Ground Beef Taco Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground Chuck (80% lean, fresh)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (peeled and diced)
• 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt)
• 0.25 cup Water
• 4 bags Individual Chip Bags (≈1 oz each; any flavored chips such as Cool Ranch Doritos, Fritos, or plain tortilla chips)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or your favorite melting cheese)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (squeezable or regular)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Tomato (diced into small cubes)
• 1 cup Lettuce (shredded iceberg or romaine)
• 2 tablespoons Jalapeño (sliced; adjust heat to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Black Olives (sliced)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables & Chip Bags

   Dice the yellow onion, shred the lettuce, dice the tomato, slice the green onions, jalapeños and olives. Open each individual chip bag and set aside, keeping the bag upright for later filling.

   Time: PT8M

2. Brown Ground Beef and Onion

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add 1.5 lb ground chuck and break it up with a wooden spoon. Once the meat starts to release fat, add the diced onion and continue cooking until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 6‑8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Drain Excess Grease

   Push the cooked meat to one side of the skillet. Place a rolled‑up paper towel into the empty space and press gently with the wooden spoon to absorb excess grease. Remove the towel and discard.

   Time: PT2M

4. Season and Simmer

   Stir in ¼ cup water and 3 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning (or one packet store‑bought). Mix until the seasoning coats the meat evenly. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Assemble Walking Tacos

   Flip each chip bag upside‑down so the chips settle at the bottom. Spoon a generous portion of seasoned meat into each bag, then top with lettuce, tomato, green onion, olives, shredded cheese, jalapeño slices and a dollop of sour cream. Close the bag, give it a gentle shake, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

750

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

45 g

Fiber

3 g