Walking tacos are a fun, portable meal where seasoned ground beef and toppings are served inside individual bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese chips and eaten straight from the bag with a fork. They're ideal for parties, potlucks, and casual entertaining.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
Add taco seasoning packet and water to the cooked beef. Stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Open each individual bag of Doritos by cutting or opening the top of the bag.
Spoon seasoned taco meat into each bag of chips.
Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, olives, jalapeños, and salsa as desired.
Serve immediately in the bag and eat with a fork.
Store cooked seasoned beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before assembling tacos. Assemble bags just before serving to keep chips crispy.
Cook the seasoned beef ahead and reheat before serving, but assemble the bags just before eating to keep the chips crispy.
Try Cool Ranch Doritos, Fritos, or any sturdy individual-size chip bag. The chips will soften slightly as toppings are added, so thicker chips work best.
This recipe makes 6 walking tacos (one per individual chip bag). Double or triple the beef and toppings to scale up for larger crowds.
Yes. After browning the ground beef, drain excess fat before adding the taco seasoning and water to avoid greasy tacos.
Use ground turkey or plant-based ground meat instead of beef, and substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives as needed.
