Walking Tacos are one of the most fun dinners to both make and eat. Individual chip bags are filled with crunchy chips and piled high with your favorite taco ingredients for a casual, handheld meal the whole family will love.
Walking Tacos
Whether you’re watching the big game at home or tailgating with friends, walking tacos are a perfect choice. These portable, casual meals also work great for birthday parties, potlucks, and relaxed dinner gatherings. Any event gets more festive when you serve walking tacos.
So what are walking tacos? Small bags of corn chips—either crushed or left whole—are topped with seasoned taco meat and the garnishes you love. The chip bag acts as the bowl: everything is mixed and enjoyed with a fork right from the bag.
Walking tacos are especially useful when feeding a crowd because each person can customize their own. I like to set up a toppings station so guests can build their ideal bag. It’s fun, quick, and guarantees everyone gets exactly what they want.
How to Make Walking Tacos
Making walking tacos is straightforward: cook the seasoned beef, spoon it into chip bags, and add your favorite toppings. Here’s the simple method:
- Cook the beef. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound ground beef, breaking it up with a fork, until no longer pink (about 6–8 minutes). Drain any excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
- Season and finish. Stir in a packet of taco seasoning (or about 3 tablespoons homemade mix), 1/4 cup water, and a 10-ounce can of green chiles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Prepare chip bags. Just before serving, open individual 1-ounce corn chip bags and fold the tops down to form a bowl.
- Serve and enjoy. Spoon beef into the prepared chip bags and offer an array of toppings for guests to customize their walking tacos.
What kind of chips should I use for walking tacos?
Choose chips based on preference—Fritos are classic, Doritos are a popular alternative, and other corn chips work well too. If you’re serving a group, offer several chip options so guests can pick their favorite.
Toppings for Walking Tacos
After the beef is ready and the chips are prepared, provide a spread of toppings so everyone can personalize their bag. Great topping ideas include shredded cheddar, sour cream, black olives, avocado slices, fresh salsa, green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. These staples make a flavorful walking taco, but feel free to add more options to suit your crowd.
What To Serve With Walking Tacos
Complement walking tacos with sides and drinks that match a Southwestern flavor profile. Popular accompaniments include Mexican street corn salad, guacamole, queso dip, and refreshing cocktails or nonalcoholic beverages to suit your guests.
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Walking Taco Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 can, 10 ounces green chiles
- 5 packages, 1 ounce each corn chips
- Toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, olives, avocado, limes, salsa and sliced green onions
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink, breaking it up with a fork for 6–8 minutes. Drain the fat and return the beef to the heat.
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Stir in the taco seasoning, 1/4 cup water, and the green chiles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
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Just before serving, open corn chip bags and fold the tops down.
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Serve the seasoned beef in the chip bags and offer assorted toppings for a DIY walking taco bar.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.