Flavorful Walking Tacos Recipe Easy for Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Party
A quick and easy walking tacos recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, crunchy corn chips, and fresh toppings for a festive handheld snack perfect for Cinco de Mayo or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean recommended)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix or homemade blend (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper)
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 individual snack-sized bags of corn chips (Fritos original recommended)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional extras: jalapeño slices, avocado slices or guacamole, black beans or corn kernels
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully cooked but still juicy.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, add 1/4 cup water, and stir to combine. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- While meat simmers, shred cheese, chop lettuce, slice green onions, and prepare salsa or pico de gallo. Chop cilantro if using.
- Carefully open each chip bag. Spoon about 1/3 cup of seasoned beef into each bag. Layer with a tablespoon of cheese, a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of salsa, some lettuce, green onions, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
- Serve immediately while chips are crunchy. Provide napkins as it can be a little messy.
Notes
Do not overcook the meat to keep it juicy. Use fresh lime juice to brighten flavors. Fritos original corn chips are recommended for best texture. Assemble tacos just before serving to keep chips crunchy. Adjust spice level by modifying seasoning or adding jalapeños. For gluten-free, ensure chips and seasoning are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One walking taco (on
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
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