Gluten-Free Walking Taco
Elevate your fiesta game with this irresistible Gluten-Free Walking Taco recipe! Perfect for parties, outdoor gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, this crowd-pleaser transforms individual bags of gluten-free tortilla chips into portable taco bowls packed with flavor. Seasoned ground beef (or turkey) is the heart of this dish, cooked with gluten-free taco seasoning for a savory kick. Fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, black olives, and green onions let everyone customize their creation, while dairy-free alternatives ensure inclusivity for dietary preferences. Ready in under 30 minutes, these walking tacos are not only gluten-free but incredibly fun to eat—grab a fork and enjoy the ultimate blend of convenience and irresistible Tex-Mex flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 bags Gluten-free single-serving tortilla chip bags (such as Fritos or gluten-free Doritos)
- 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey, if preferred)
- 1 packet Gluten-free taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free option)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (or dairy-free sour cream for a dairy-free option)
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
- 0.5 cup Hot sauce or salsa (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or ground turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then add the gluten-free taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the seasoning has fully combined with the meat.
Prepare the toppings while the meat is cooking. Rinse and shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, chop the green onions, and portion out the rest of the toppings into small bowls for easy access.
Carefully open each individual bag of gluten-free tortilla chips by cutting along one side to create an opening. Be gentle to avoid crushing the chips too much.
Spoon a portion of the seasoned meat mixture directly into each open chip bag.
Next, let everyone customize their walking taco by adding their favorite toppings, including shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, black olives, green onions, hot sauce, or salsa.
Serve immediately with forks for easy eating straight out of the bag. Enjoy the convenience of this portable and gluten-free taco!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.8 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.4 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 543 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 4488 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 125.9 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1279 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2788 mg | 59% | |
*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.
