Walking tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, crumbled)
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning (store‑bought (about 1 oz))
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (pre‑shredded)
• 1 cup Lettuce (shredded; iceberg or romaine)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (mild or medium, store‑bought)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (optional, for topping)
• 2 cups Tortilla Chips (plain, lightly crushed)
• to taste Salt (optional)
• to taste Black Pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Skillet

   Place the skillet over medium‑high heat and let it warm for about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

2. Cook Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with the spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no longer pink.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Season the Beef

   Stir in the taco seasoning packet and ¼ cup of water. Simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Crush Tortilla Chips

   While the beef cooks, place the tortilla chips in a zip‑top bag and gently crush them with your hands until they are broken into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT2M

5. Assemble Walking Tacos

   Divide the crushed chips among four zip‑top bags (or small paper bags). Top each with an equal portion of seasoned beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.

   Time: PT5M

6. Serve Immediately

   Give each bag a gentle shake to mix the layers, then serve straight from the bag. No plates or utensils required!

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

3 g