By Becky Hardin
Updated May 28, 2025
I love making Walking Tacos on busy days when we need something quick, fun, and delicious. I just take a bag of corn chips and load it up with seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce—whatever taco toppings we’re in the mood for. Then it’s grab a fork and dig in! It’s such an easy lunch or snack, and the kids always think it’s the coolest way to eat tacos.
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Walking Taco Recipe
I’ve always loved tacos, but sometimes I just want something I can eat on the go—no mess, no plate required. That’s where these walking tacos come in. I assemble them right in the chip bag, and they’re honestly one of the most fun and portable meals I make.
I switch it up depending on what I have on hand—Fritos, Doritos , even Ruffles or Cheetos all work great. Sometimes I’ll make my own tortilla chips and toss everything into Ziplock baggies instead. When I want to lighten things up, I’ll use ground turkey or chicken. It’s such a customizable and crowd-pleasing meal that never fails to make dinner a little more exciting.
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- ▢ 1 pound ground beef
- ▢ 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
- ▢ 6 (1-ounce) bags corn chips or cheese-flavored tortilla chips
- ▢ 1½ cups shredded lettuce
- ▢ 2 roma tomatoes chopped, or any kind work
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped onion
- ▢ 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese Monterey Jack or Mexican blend are great too
- ▢ salsa optional, for serving
- ▢ sour cream optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Add the beef and taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat. 1 pound ground beef, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Brown the ground beef.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Cut open each bag of chips on the long side. 6 (1-ounce) bags corn chips
- Add in a scoop of taco meat, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion. 1½ cups shredded lettuce, 2 roma tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped onion
- Top with cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream. 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream
Becky’s Tips
- Crush the chips before opening the bag to create smaller pieces that are easier to eat.
- If you don’t love raw onions, soak them in ice water for 10 minutes to remove some of the bite.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Walking Tacos Step by Step
Cook the ground beef : Add one pound of beef and 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat, brown the beef, and drain the grease from the skillet.
Open the bag of chips : Cut open each bag of chips on the long side.
Add the filling: Add in a scoop of taco meat, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion.
Add the toppings: Top with cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream and enjoy.
How to Store
Store leftover walking tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I recommend keeping the toppings stored separately, then assembling the as you plan to eat them. Reheat the beef in the microwave or on the stove set over medium-low heat.
While I don’t recommend freezing the assembled tacos, you can freeze the ground beef for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
The great thing about these walking tacos is that they’re a complete meal in a bag! To get a street food feel, serve them alongside esquites . If you’re sitting still, you can also serve them with sides like some hearty refried beans or Mexican rice .
more beef taco recipes we love
Baked Ground Beef Taco Recipe
Birria Tacos Recipe
Baked Steak and Eggs Tacos (Breakfast Tacos Recipe)
Taco Lettuce Wraps
Walking Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 6 (1-ounce) bags corn chips or cheese-flavored tortilla chips
- 1½ cups shredded lettuce
- 2 roma tomatoes chopped, or any kind work
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese Monterey Jack or Mexican blend are great too
- salsa optional, for serving
- sour cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Add the beef and taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat. 1 pound ground beef, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Brown the ground beef.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Cut open each bag of chips on the long side. 6 (1-ounce) bags corn chips
- Add in a scoop of taco meat, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion. 1½ cups shredded lettuce, 2 roma tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped onion
- Top with cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream. 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream
Video
Notes
- Crush the chips before opening the bag to create smaller pieces that are easier to eat.
- If you don’t love raw onions, soak them in ice water for 10 minutes to remove some of the bite.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
