Dairy-Free Walking Taco
Turn snack time or casual dinners into a fun, mess-free experience with this Dairy-Free Walking Taco recipe! Perfect for both kids and adults, this playful twist on a classic taco eliminates the need for plates and cleanup by using single-serve bags of tortilla chips as edible bowls. Packed with seasoned ground beef or plant-based "meat" for a vegan option, and loaded with vibrant toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and optional dairy-free cheese and sour cream, this recipe offers bold taco flavors in every bite—all without any dairy! Ready in just 20 minutes, these walking tacos are the ultimate quick and customizable meal for parties, game days, or a busy weeknight dinner. Plus, they’re portable and fun to eat, making them a hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef or plant-based ground "meat" (for vegan option)
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning (check label to ensure it’s dairy-free)
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 bags Single-serve bags of tortilla chips (e.g., corn chips, ensure dairy-free)
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Dairy-free shredded cheese (optional)
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free sour cream (optional)
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives (optional)
- 0.5 cup Salsa
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef or plant-based ground "meat" to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully browned and cooked through.
Drain excess fat if using beef, then add taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
Gently crush the bags of tortilla chips to break them into bite-sized pieces, but do not open the bags yet.
Open each bag of chips and fold down the sides of the bag for easier access.
Spoon a portion of the seasoned meat mixture into each bag of chips.
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and, if desired, dairy-free shredded cheese, dairy-free sour cream, black olives, and salsa.
Serve the walking tacos with forks for easy eating straight out of the bag. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.3 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.5 g | 478% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 5485 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 103.1 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2103 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2570 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
