Pioneer Woman Walking Tacos Recipe
Walking tacos are pure genius, friends! This Pioneer Woman Walking Tacos Recipe is perfect. It's fun, easy, and incredibly delicious.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small serving bowls for toppings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 6 individual bags of Fritos or Doritos
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños optional
Instructions
- Heat your skillet over medium-high heat first.
- Add the ground beef to the pan.
- Break it apart with your wooden spoon.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until completely browned.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat.
- Add taco seasoning to the cooked beef.
- Pour in the half cup of water.
- Stir everything together really well.
- Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- The sauce will thicken up nicely.
- While meat cooks, prep all your toppings.
- Shred the lettuce into small pieces.
- Dice tomatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Put each topping in separate bowls.
- This makes serving super easy later.
- Carefully open each chip bag from the top.
- Don't rip them too much down the sides.
- Leave the bag mostly intact for serving.
- Crush chips slightly inside each bag.
- Spoon seasoned meat directly into each chip bag.
- Add cheese on top of the meat.
- Then pile on lettuce and tomatoes.
- Add sour cream and salsa last.
- Hand everyone a fork and enjoy!
Notes
- Use full-fat ground beef for better flavor.
- The meat stays juicier and more delicious.
- Let everyone customize their own walking taco.
- Set up a fun taco bar station.
- This keeps everyone happy with their choices.
- Warm the cheese slightly before adding it.
- It melts better over the hot meat.
- Try different chip flavors for variety each time.
- Spicy Doritos add an extra kick nicely.
- Don't overfill the bags with too much stuff.
- They become hard to eat when too full.
- Serve them immediately while everything is still warm.