Gluten-Free Walking Taco

Take taco night on the go with this Gluten-Free Walking Taco recipe—a fun, portable twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for parties, camping trips, or busy weeknights. This customizable dish starts with single-serving bags of gluten-free tortilla chips (like Fritos or gluten-free Doritos) loaded with flavorful seasoned ground beef or turkey. The magic happens when you layer on your favorite taco toppings: crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese (or dairy-free alternatives), tangy sour cream, and bold bites of black olives and green onions. Serve it all right in the chip bag for a no-mess, handheld meal the whole family will love. Quick to prep, easy to assemble, and naturally gluten-free, this walking taco is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Spoon a portion of the seasoned meat mixture directly into each open chip bag.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Serve immediately with forks for easy eating straight out of the bag. Enjoy the convenience of this portable and gluten-free taco!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1550 grams (1550.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3042

Total Fat 215.80g	277%
Saturated Fat 82.40g	412%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 543mg	181%
Sodium 4488mg	195%
Total Carbohydrate 151.20g	55%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 16.60g
Protein 125.90g	252%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1279mg	98%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 2788mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 19.8%