Walking Tacos

Name: Walking Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 envelope reduced-sodium chili seasoning mix; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce); 5 packages (1 ounce each) corn chips; Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions

These Walking Tacos are great for an on-the-go dinner, campfire meal or easy game night supper. The ingredients transform a bag of chips into a taco in a bag! —Beverly Matthews, Pasco, Washington

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope reduced-sodium chili seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
5 packages (1 ounce each) corn chips
Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in chili seasoning mix, pepper, tomatoes and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Just before serving, cut open corn chip bags. Add beef mixture and toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without toppings): 530 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as TEXAS HOLD'EM CHILI BANDITO PIE in Taste of Home June/July 2014

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Jason

Jun 19, 2018

Odd..never seen them called "walking tacos" before. This was originally invented in either Santa Fe or San Antonio (depending on who you believe) and is widely know as a "Frito Pie"...
jkcoach98

Feb 17, 2018

I thought this might be a fun way to serve Tacos, but I was disappointed in the taste. Nice idea though. I might try a different recipe next time.
Amber

Jan 26, 2018

Growing up in 70s Los Angeles these were called chili fritos and the ice cream man sold them from his truck. They were great then and the great now ??
cbachtel

Aug 8, 2016

Sounds great for kids, but I too am wondering, like ktterry1906, since I had never heard of these, how do you eat them? With fork, or fingers, or just tip up bag and pour into your mouth? Since it's "on the go", I wouldn't think with a fork, but other ways would be pretty messy.
salisuz

Jun 18, 2016

i loved idea and have had these many times - but this recipe has 1017 mg of sodium... wow! we used reduced sodium chili seasonings... and no salt corn chips (speciality and health food stores sells these kind of corn chips
lylemorgan67

Jun 6, 2016

always loved Frito pie, so this Frito pie to go is perfect.
juneypoo

Jun 4, 2016

I made these for my sons party when he returned from Afghanistan and all the guys loved them. Perfect for all and I followed your recipe Beverly. I didn't change anything at all and I will be making a bunch of these next month again when he comes home for a small vacation. Thank-you!!!
randcbruns

May 16, 2016

This is a family favorite. This is a classic recipe that has been around a while. We love how easy it is to customize.
Bbobh

Jun 15, 2015

These sound so fun and good. I will have to try them soon. Love the idea of eating them outside with margaritas.
aebwyatt

Jun 14, 2015

This recipe is perfect for adapting all sorts of ways.