Description
This Halloween Walking Taco Bar is a festive, interactive dish that brings the fun of taco night to your spooky celebrations! Guests can customize their own tacos using crunchy tortilla chips as a base, layered with seasoned ground beef and colorful toppings. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to be the hit of your Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded lettuce (finely chopped)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (ripe or cherry)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, about 8-10 minutes. Break it apart as it cooks.
- 2. Add Taco Seasoning: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef, stirring to combine. Let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed.
- 3. Prepare Toppings Station: While the meat simmers, arrange shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, and guacamole in colorful bowls.
- 4. Create Walking Tacos: Set out individual bags of tortilla chips. Fill each bag with seasoned beef and desired toppings.
- 5. Serve & Enjoy: Provide forks or spoons for guests to dig into their personalized walking tacos!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 walking taco (200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg