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Flavorful Walking Taco Bar Recipe

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An easy, crowd-pleasing walking taco bar recipe featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, crunchy corn chips, and fresh toppings. Perfect for parties, tailgates, and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade blend: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Individual snack-size bags of Fritos or Doritos (classic corn chips work best for crunch)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Diced red onion
  • Jalapeño slices (fresh or pickled)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Optional: sliced black olives, diced avocado, or guacamole

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat if desired, then sprinkle in the taco seasoning packet or 2 tablespoons homemade blend.
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup water, stir well to combine, and reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
  6. While the meat simmers, finely shred lettuce, dice tomatoes and onions, slice jalapeños, chop cilantro, and cut lime wedges. Arrange all fixings in small bowls for self-serving.
  7. To serve, carefully open each individual chip bag gently to avoid spilling.
  8. Spoon a generous portion of warm taco meat directly into the bag over the chips.
  9. Add preferred toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  10. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for extra tang.
  11. Provide small forks or spoons for guests to mix and eat directly from the bag.
  12. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Do not overfill the chip bags to keep them easy to hold and eat. Brown the meat thoroughly before seasoning for best flavor. Drain excess grease but leave a little for richness. Prepare toppings fresh just before serving to keep them crisp. Provide small forks or spoons for easier eating. Leftover meat can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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Keywords: walking taco, taco bar, party food, easy tacos, ground beef tacos, snack-size tacos, tailgate food, crowd-pleaser

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