Walking Tacos
Ok I know this walking taco recipe is everywhere— honestly it’s not as much of a “recipe” as it is an awesome idea that we love. These Walking Tacos are just too good to not share here on FFR! I don’t even know why it has taken us so long to get them on here. They’re the perfect party food for outdoor get togethers, camping, family reunions, or a quick weeknight backyard supper. We have made these for years in our family! There are so many ways to enjoy this taco salad in a bag —it is truly one of the most versatile and easy recipes ever.
What are Walking Tacos?
Some call it a deconstructed taco, others call them tacos in a bag, but what exactly are “walking tacos”? Ready to have your mind blown? All you have to do to enjoy a walking taco bar is open up an individual size bag of nacho Doritos, layer on your favorite taco toppings, grab a fork and enjoy. No plate or bowl needed. That’s why they’re so perfect for outdoor mealtime. Sometimes we will switch things up and give these tacos a southwest spin by using a bag of Fritos instead of Doritos and chili instead of ground beef… seriously SO tasty. Making and serving food outdoors is so much fun during the warmer months. Try this Dutch Oven Cinnamon Roll for the best camping breakfast. Or try any of these 50 + Picnic Food Ideas for your next outdoor meal.
Ingredients for Walking Tacos
There are so many different ways to enjoy tacos in a bag. Basically, take anything you love from a taco or taco salad and add it to your bag of chips. We like to have a variety of chip bags on hand for the buffet. Some favorites are, regular tortilla chips, corn chips, Cool Ranch Doritos, even Cheetos! (I guess we shouldn’t knock it ’til we’ve tried it?) Here’s all you need for the ultimate walking taco bar:
Ground beef or ground turkey – in a skillet, brown the meat, then add some of our homemade taco seasoning and water and let it simmer. Then spoon the beef mixture into a bowl and serve on your buffet table. Ground turkey will cut down on the saturated fat in your dish. Diced or shredded chicken – keep it simple by shredding a rotisserie chicken for your protein.Shredded cheese – cheddar, Monterrey Jack, or a Mexican blend works great.Chopped lettuce – you can buy pre-shredded lettuce, which saves lots of time and space if you’re cooking for a crowd.Diced tomatoes Black olives – slicedDiced onions – green onions or diced yellow onions can be chopped and stored ahead of time.SalsaBlack beansPinto beansPico de galloSour creamGuacamoleLime juice or lime zestRanch dressing
Places to Serve Walking Tacos
We make these almost every time we go camping because of the fact that they are so ridiculously easy. We cook up the beef ahead of time and either keep it in the freezer or the refrigerator. Then, just re-heat it when we are ready to eat. Boom. Dinner is done and there is no mess. This is also a great dish for the masses if you are hosting a reunion, girls/scout camps, or block parties. It is relatively cheap to make and it isn’t hard to make bulk amounts of everything – again, clean-up is a snap, which is a MUST for big groups. We just had these at our big family reunion and of course, they were a big hit!
How to Make Walking Tacos (Tacos in a Bag)
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