Walking Nachos are a portable twist on traditional nachos served directly inside individual Doritos bags, filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, cheese, and fresh vegetables. The edible bag doubles as both serving vessel and part of the snack, making them ideal for eating on the go.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
Drain excess grease.
Add taco seasoning and water, stir well, and simmer for 5 minutes until flavorful.
Cook rice according to package directions.
Stir chopped onions into the hot rice and allow them to soften slightly from the heat. Keep warm until serving.
Wash and chop lettuce, dice tomatoes, and slice green onions.
Grate cheese if using block cheese and arrange all toppings in serving bowls.
Gently crush each Doritos bag with your hands, then open the bag along the top.
Add a spoonful of seasoned rice into each bag.
Add a generous scoop of taco meat.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the hot meat.
Add lettuce, tomatoes, and green onions.
Spoon salsa over the top and drizzle with taco sauce.
Add any optional toppings desired.
Stir carefully with a fork and enjoy directly from the bag.
Walking Nachos are best eaten immediately after assembly. Store cooked taco meat and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before assembling.
Nacho Cheese works best and complements the fillings, but Cool Ranch, Jalapeño, or Spicy Nacho flavors can work depending on your taste preference.
Prepare taco meat and rice up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Assemble bags just before serving to keep the chips crispy.
Yes, omit ground beef and substitute with seasoned black beans, lentils, or a plant-based meat alternative, keeping the same taco seasoning.
Stir the fillings inside the bag with a fork to combine flavors, then eat directly from the bag using the fork or by carefully folding down the bag edges.
Yes, multiply all ingredients by the number of bags needed. Prepare taco meat and rice in larger batches and set up a toppings bar for guests to assemble their own.
