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Crispy Walking Tacos Fiesta Recipe Easy Ultimate Frito Pie in a Bag

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A quick and easy walking taco recipe featuring crispy Fritos, seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings for a flavorful, handheld fiesta.

Ingredients

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  • Fritos Corn Chips (original flavor)
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (85% lean), browned and crumbled
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt)
  • ½ cup (120ml) tomato sauce
  • 1 to 1½ cups (100-150g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Pico de Gallo (fresh chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, optional)
  • Sour cream (or dairy-free yogurt alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Optional extras: diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, black olives

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir well to coat the beef. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, lower heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens slightly.
  5. While beef simmers, prepare pico de gallo by chopping tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. Mix with a pinch of salt and lime juice if desired.
  6. Tear open individual bags of Fritos or pour about 1½ cups (85g) into a small bowl. Spoon a generous amount of beef mixture over the chips, then sprinkle ¼ to ⅓ cup (25-35g) shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Add pico de gallo and a spoonful of sour cream on top. Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.
  8. Optional: Add diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, or chopped green onions as desired.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Do not add too much tomato sauce to avoid soggy chips. Assemble tacos just before serving to keep chips crispy. Brown beef properly for best flavor. Prepare toppings while beef simmers to save time. Leftover beef and toppings can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat beef gently before assembling fresh tacos.

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Keywords: walking tacos, Frito pie, easy dinner, party food, ground beef recipe, quick meal, gluten-free, comfort food

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