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Easy Walking Tacos in a Bag Recipe Perfect for Cinco de Mayo Festivities

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A quick and fun walking tacos recipe served directly in chip bags, perfect for casual gatherings and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. This easy meal combines seasoned ground beef, refried beans, fresh toppings, and crunchy corn chips for a delicious handheld taco experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20, preferably grass-fed)
  • 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper) or store-bought
  • 1 cup refried beans (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 large bag (about 9 oz) sturdy corn tortilla chips (e.g., Fritos Scoops or Tostitos Scoops)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned, well-drained)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a lighter substitute)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Lime wedges for squeezing
  • Optional: hot sauce or salsa
  • Optional: diced avocado or jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the beef. Stir in 1/4 cup water and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and beef is well coated.
  3. Warm refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until smooth and heated through, about 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While meat and beans cook, dice tomatoes, shred lettuce, chop green onions, and roughly chop cilantro. Set aside.
  5. Open individual corn chip bags carefully by tearing off the top third or opening zipper style.
  6. Spoon about 1/4 cup warm refried beans into the bottom of each chip bag.
  7. Add about 1/3 cup seasoned ground beef on top of the beans.
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, then layer diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream (about 2 tbsp) into each bag.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the top.
  10. Serve immediately with small forks or spoons for easy eating on the go.

Notes

Be gentle when opening chip bags to avoid crushing chips prematurely. Cook and season beef and warm beans up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate. Layer warm ingredients first to prevent soggy chips. Use sturdy scoop-shaped corn chips for best results. Store leftovers separately and reheat filling only.

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