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Halloween Walking Taco Bar: 3 Easy, Spooky, Delicious Tips.


  • Author: cookbycook
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 walking tacos 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Halloween Walking Taco Bar: A festive, hands-on option for Halloween that serves taco fillings in chip bags for a fun, mess-free trick-or-treat gathering.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 individual snack-size bags of corn chips (Fritos or Doritos work great)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ cup guacamole (optional)
  • Sliced jalapeños, pickled red onions, or hot sauce (optional)
  • Plastic forks

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
  4. Set up your taco bar with the meat mixture in a warm container and toppings in small bowls.
  5. Let guests grab a bag of chips, crush them slightly, and open the top.
  6. Spoon in warm taco meat and let everyone customize with their favorite toppings.
  7. Hand out forks and enjoy tacos on-the-go—perfect for walking the Halloween route!

Notes

  • Keep the meat warm and toppings organized in small bowls for easy access.
  • For a gluten-free option, ensure the chips used are gluten-free.
  • Label toppings so guests know what they include (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, olives, guacamole, etc.).
  • Best served immediately to keep chips crisp; can be prepped up to 30 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 walking taco
  • Calories: Approximately 300-450
  • Sugar: 5-6 g
  • Sodium: 400-600 mg
  • Fat: 12-25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5-12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7-13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25-40 g
  • Fiber: 2-5 g
  • Protein: 15-25 g
  • Cholesterol: 60-100 mg

Keywords: Halloween Walking Taco Bar, Halloween, walking tacos, festive party food