If you're looking for the ultimate easy tailgate food, these Walking Tacos are hard to beat. Everything you love about tacos gets loaded straight into a single serve bag of Doritos. No plates, no tortillas, and barely any cleanup.
We're talking seasoned ground beef, crunchy Doritos, shredded cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, jalapeños, and hot sauce all piled into one bag. Grab a fork and you're ready to eat!
Walking Tacos are one of those recipes that are ridiculously simple but always disappear fast. They're perfect for tailgating, game day, camping, birthday parties, cookouts, and backyard BBQs.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- No plates required: Everything gets served right in the chip bag.
- Easy to customize: Set out your favorite taco toppings and let everyone build their own.
- Perfect for parties: Individual bags make serving a crowd incredibly easy.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Doritos
- Shredded Cheddar
- Shredded Lettuce
- Diced Tomato
- Diced Onion
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Taco Seasoning
- Sour Cream
- Hot Sauce
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and taco seasoning. Brown the beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Step 2: Open the Doritos Bag
Turn the Doritos bag on its side and carefully cut the top corners off.
Then cut from corner to corner across the front of the bag to create a nice, wide opening.
step 3: Build Your Walking Taco
Start by adding a layer of seasoned ground beef directly into the bag of Doritos.
Then add your favorite toppings.
We like to layer ours with:
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced onion
- Diced tomato
- Sliced jalapeños
- Hot sauce
Pro Tips
Set up a topping bar
If you're feeding a crowd, put all the toppings in individual bowls and let everyone build their own Walking Taco.
Try different Doritos flavors
There's no rule saying you have to use Nacho Cheese. Cool Ranch, Flamin' Hot, Spicy Sweet Chili, and other flavors can completely change the recipe.
Don't overfill the bag
Leave enough room to add your toppings and mix everything together without spilling it everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Walking Tacos?
Walking Tacos are essentially tacos served inside an individual bag of chips. The chips replace the tortilla and are topped with seasoned meat, cheese, vegetables, and other taco toppings.
Can I use something other than Doritos?
Absolutely. Fritos, tortilla chips, or other individual bags of chips work great. Different chip flavors are an easy way to customize the recipe.
What size bag of Doritos should I use?
A 2.75-ounce individual bag is a great size for a single serving. It provides enough chips for the toppings without making the Walking Taco too large to handle.
Final Bite.
Walking Tacos are proof that some of the best recipes don't need to be complicated. Grab a bag of Doritos, load it up with seasoned taco meat and your favorite toppings, and you're ready to eat.
They're crunchy, cheesy, customizable, and incredibly easy to serve to a crowd. Whether you're headed to a tailgate, setting up camp, or throwing a backyard party, Walking Tacos are the kind of food that makes eating fun and there's no plate required.
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Walking Tacos (with Doritos)
These easy Walking Tacos turn a bag of Doritos into the ultimate taco! Loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, and your favorite toppings.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
- 2 (2.75-ounce) bags Doritos
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup diced tomato
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and taco seasoning.
- Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Turn each Doritos bag on its side.
- Cut the top corners off the bag.
- Cut from corner to corner across the front of the bag to create a large opening.
- Add seasoned ground beef directly into each Doritos bag.
- Top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced onion, diced tomato, sliced jalapeños, and hot sauce.
- Stick a fork into the bag and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
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