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Walking Tacos for a Crowd

A fun and interactive meal where guests can customize their own tacos using individual bags of chips as the base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 3 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sliced jalapeños optional
  • 1 cup salsa optional
Base
  • 20 bags tortilla chips individual bags

Method
 

Prepare the Taco Filling
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Set Up Toppings
  1. While the meat is cooking, prepare the toppings by chopping lettuce, tomatoes, and setting out cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, and salsa in serving bowls.
Assemble Walking Tacos
  1. To serve, each guest opens a bag of tortilla chips and adds a scoop of the taco filling.
  2. Top with desired toppings and enjoy directly from the bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Walking tacos are perfect for parties and gatherings, allowing guests to customize their own meal easily.

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