Change up your Taco Tuesday routine with these walking tacos. Seasoned ground beef filling, fresh veggies and your favorite condiments, like sour cream and salsa, are prepared and eaten straight out of a bag of Doritos! Eating them this way means less dishes and less mess.
They are popular in the city where I live and are a common party food for after a night out. Now I just make them at home and enjoy them with my family. They are also great for camping.
Read on to learn how to make taco in a bag (walking tacos), step by step.
What Are Walking Tacos?
‘Walking tacos’ also known as ‘taco in a bag’ are literally tacos prepared in a single serving size bag of tortilla chips. They are called walking tacos because they are portable; you can hold the bag and eat as you are walking around or standing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 4 small bags Doritos tortilla chips (single serving size: 2.75 oz./80 g)
- Salt – to taste
- Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced red onions, fresh cilantro, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, etc.
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and crumble it with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 6 to 7 minutes.
Step 2: Add Seasoning & Water
Once the beef is cooked, add the taco seasoning and water and mix well. Bring to a boil.
Step 3: Simmer
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat. Season with some salt, if needed.
Step 4: Crush the Tortilla Chips
Gently crush the tortilla chips in the bags with your hands (before opening the bags).
Step 5: Cut The Bags Open
Cut each Doritos bag open with scissors across the length of the bag.
Step 6: Add Taco Meat
Spoon some taco meat on top of the crushed tortilla chips in each bag.
Step 7: Add Toppings
Add the cheese, lettuce, red onion, fresh cilantro, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce and/or whatever toppings you love for tacos.
Step 8: Serve!
Serve the taco bags with forks!
Variations
You can use any taco meat for taco in a bag. Try:
- ground chicken, turkey or pork
- grilled strips of steak
- diced chicken breast
- shredded chicken
- pulled pork
Take your pick! As for toppings, you can use our suggested toppings or use your favorite if we’ve missed any.
Instead of Doritos, you can use any brand of tortilla chips. Frito bags are also quite popular.
If you’re serving a crowd, you can set up a taco bar and let your guests put together their own tacos.
Walking Tacos aka Taco in a Bag
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 4 small bags Doritos tortilla chips - single serving size: 2.75 oz./80 g
- Salt - to taste
Toppings:
- Cheddar cheese - shredded
- Lettuce - shredded
- Red onion - sliced
- Fresh cilantro - chopped
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and crumble it with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, add the taco seasoning and water and mix well. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat. Season with some salt, if needed.
- Gently crush the tortilla chips in the bags with your hands (before opening the bags).
- Cut each Doritos bag open with scissors across the length of the bag.
- Spoon some taco meat on top of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Add toppings as desired.
- Serve the taco bags with forks!
Equipment
Notes
- Nutrition information doesn’t include the toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
Did you love eating tacos in a bag? Let us know in the comments and please share the recipe!
I just love these! Thank you.
Thank you Angelina!