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
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Set up your taco bar with the meat mixture in a warm container and toppings in small bowls.
- Let guests grab a bag of chips, crush them slightly, and open the top.
- Spoon in warm taco meat and let everyone customize with their favorite toppings.
- 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