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    Soulfully Made » Main Dish » Walking Tacos Recipe

    Walking Tacos Recipe

    Nikki Lee Published:August 6, 2017 | Updated: August 20, 2020

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    Let's put a little spice in Back to School Lunches. These Lunch Box Walking Tacos are a fiesta waiting to happen at the lunch table. Are your kids (or maybe even you) crying NO to boring sandwiches? This is the perfect way to keep away the sandwich blues!

    Lunch Box Walking Tacos

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    This week along with my Sunday Supper friends we are bringing you Hot Lunch Ideas for Back to School! I don't know about your kids, but my son really does not care for your typical PB & J or Ham Sandwich every day in his lunch box! So, these great recipes come at the perfect time to help to ward off the complaining! Can you hear it "not this chicken sandwich again"?

    Don't have kids at home, then pack this lunch for yourself. These are a fun way to change things up a bit for you too! Shoot they are great to eat at home as well!

    Does your family love Tacos as much as mine does? We do these Walking Tacos every few weeks!  So why not make them for school lunch!  They are also perfect for parties and feeding a crowd. Helps with cleanup! NO PLATES REQUIRED - Yay!

    What you need for these Walking Tacos

    • favorite taco toppings
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • individual bags of  Doritos or Fritos
    • a little garlic salt
    • taco seasoning
    • water

    How it's Made

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook one pound of lean ground beef, sprinkle on a little garlic salt (In case you are new here, I use garlic salt on everything) or salt to taste.  If necessary, drain the fat off meat. Then add the taco seasoning packet and ⅔ cups of water.   Let simmer until thickened.

    Taco Meat

    Now for your favorite toppings. Which ones do you love? At my house, for these (nonauthentic tacos) we usually have cheddar or Mexican cheese blend, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, and taco sauce.

    Walking Taco Ingredients

    Next, you need an individual size bag of Doritos or Frito's. We usually go with Doritos, use what you love! Grab a container or two for your toppings and a thermos to keep the meat warm. Pack it all in a lunch box and you will have a very happy kiddo!

    a plastic container filled with the toppings for this walking taco recipe including chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheese

    Did I mention Drew is a senior in high school this year and he is my baby! Let me cry a minute and then I will be back! Okay, pity party over! In all seriousness, this is going to be a fantastically fun year making lots of memories!

    So maybe I will spoil him a little with wonderfully delicious lunches! It's my last year packing lunch! I am crying again!

     School Lunch Box Walking Tacos

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    School Lunch Box Walking Tacos

    Lunch Box Walking Tacos

    Author: Nikki Lee
    5 from 1 vote
    These Lunch Box Walking Tacos are a fiesta waiting to happen at the lunch table. Are your kids (or maybe even you) crying NO to boring sandwiches? This is the perfect way to keep away the sandwich blues!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 292 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef, lean
    • 1 pkt taco seasoning
    • ⅔ cup water
    • cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese
    • lettuce, shredded
    • tomatoes, diced
    • sour cream
    • taco sauce
    • cilantro
    • garlic salt or salt to taste
    • individual bags of Doritos or Fritos

    Instructions
     

    • In a skillet over medium high heat, cook one pound of lean ground beef, sprinkle on a little garlic salt (In case you are new here, I use garlic salt on everything) or salt to taste.  If necessary drain fat off meat. Then add the taco seasoning packet and ⅔ cups of water.  Let simmer until thickened. 
    • Pack Taco Meat into a thermos to keep warm. Pack desired toppings in plastic containers.
    • Open Doritos or Frito bag. If desired crush chips a little. Layer in meat and toppings. Grab a fork and dig in. (Pictured bag is split open, so layers can be seen. Typically made opening bag from top, as normally opened, and putting in toppings is less messy to eat.)

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    Notes: When making taco meat for meals, store leftover meat freeze meat in freezer bags in individual servings. Heat in microwave or on stove top for lunches.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 292 kcal Carbohydrates: 10 g Protein: 25 g Fat: 16 g Saturated Fat: 6 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g Cholesterol: 78 mg Sodium: 451 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 1 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Shelby says

      August 11, 2017 at 6:04 am

      um, my kids aren't crying no more boring sandwiches (they are grown and don't live with us!). BUT Grumpy has been saying this forever! I need to make this for HIS lunch box 🙂 After all....he's kinda a kid too!

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      • [email protected] says

        August 11, 2017 at 2:01 pm

        Hey I love them as much as the kids do too! Grumpy deserves this I am sure of it! And I know about this kid thing I have a grown one in the house too hahaha 😉 Have a great weekend Shelby!

        Reply
    2. Allison Miller says

      August 10, 2017 at 10:54 am

      This is such a classic and delicious recipe! I bet even adults would love this 🙂

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 10, 2017 at 5:30 pm

        Thank you Allison! It is a great one! I know several adults that love it just as much as the kids do!! So glad you stopped by! Hope to hear from you again soon!

        Reply
    3. Laura Dembowski says

      August 06, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      This is such a fun recipe! The whole family would love it.

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      • [email protected] says

        August 06, 2017 at 4:29 pm

        Thank you Laura! We make them for dinner too! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Christine @ myblissfulmess says

      August 06, 2017 at 11:46 am

      What an excellent idea! I never thought of packing these for lunch. I don't know why. My kids are going to think I'm super mom! LOL

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 06, 2017 at 4:26 pm

        Thank you Christine! We love them for dinner, so I thought why not make them for school lunch too. They are great to take to the office too. My son gets so tired of sandwiches and he really isn't crazy for them to begin with. So, I am always looking for something creative to send. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Liz says

      August 06, 2017 at 10:49 am

      NOT making school lunches was the one thing I was delighted about when Nick graduated! I'm a slacker mom! He (and I!) would have loved these walking tacos for lunch.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 06, 2017 at 4:28 pm

        I know what you mean. High School here is so early. One thing I do is freeze or save from a weeknight meal and create this for lunch get it all packed the night before and warm the meat in the morning and into a thermos!

        Reply
    6. Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings says

      August 06, 2017 at 10:18 am

      So fun!

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      • [email protected] says

        August 06, 2017 at 4:28 pm

        Thank you Cindy!

        Reply
    7. Caroline says

      August 06, 2017 at 8:32 am

      Sounds like a fun lunch!

      Reply

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