WALKING TACOS from the midwest

Ingredients

• 1 bag Doritos Nacho Cheese (crushed lightly; use as chip base)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean; trim excess fat)
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt))
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Lettuce (shredded iceberg or romaine)
• 1 medium Tomato (diced)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (optional)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional)
• to taste Hot Sauce (optional, adjust spice level)

Instructions

1. Prep Toppings

   Dice the tomato, shred the lettuce, and shred the cheese. Set each topping in separate small bowls.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Seasoned Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until fully browned, about 5‑7 minutes. Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water, and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium-high

3. Crush Doritos

   Open the Doritos bag and crush the chips lightly with your hands or a rolling pin. Spread the crushed chips evenly inside the serving bag or divide into four individual bags.

   Time: PT2M

4. Assemble Walking Tacos

   Spoon the hot seasoned beef over the crushed Doritos in the bag. Quickly add shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, a dollop of sour cream, salsa, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired. Close the bag and give it a gentle shake to coat the chips.

   Time: PT3M

5. Serve

   Serve the walking tacos straight from the bag. Enjoy immediately while the chips are still crisp.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

20g

Fiber

3g