Dinner ยท Lunch ยท Beef
Walking Tacos
Taco meat spooned straight into a bag of tortilla chips, topped and eaten with a fork. Hardly any dishes to wash at camp.
โฑ 25 min (10 min prep, 15 min cooking)
๐ฝ Serves 6 ยท 1 bag of chips with toppings
kid friendlyquickfreezer friendly
ContainsMilk. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef, 85% lean
- 1 package Taco seasoning mix, or 3 tablespoons homemade
- โ cup Water
- 6 cup Tortilla chips, in 6 single-serving bags or zip-top bags
- 1 cup Mexican-style shredded cheese blend, shredded
- 2 cup Iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 Tomatoes, diced
- ยฝ cup Salsa (jar) (optional)
- ยฝ cup Sour cream (optional)
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
Youโll need: large skillet, spatula, food thermometer, small bowls for toppings, forks.
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the camp stove, breaking it up, until no pink remains and it reads 160ยฐF (USDA). Spoon off extra fat into a can to pack out.
- Stir in the seasoning and water and simmer 5 minutes, until thick.
- Crush the chips a little in each bag, open it, and spoon in the meat. Let everyone add cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream, then eat out of the bag with a fork.
- Keep the cheese, lettuce, salsa and sour cream in the cooler until serving and put them back within 2 hours, or 1 hour on a day above 90ยฐF (USDA).
๐ก Safe temperaturesGround beef 160ยฐF. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.
Make aheadCook the taco meat at home, cool it fast and freeze it flat; reheat to 165ยฐF at camp.
โ๏ธ FreezerFreeze the cooked meat up to 3 months.
โบ LeftoversLeftovers are safe only while the cooler still has ice; otherwise throw them out (USDA). Pack out all trash and food scraps (Leave No Trace).
๐ง With kidsKids can crush the chips and build their own.
From scratch swapUse the from-scratch taco seasoning.
Veggie swapUse the seasoned lentil taco filling or black beans.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our Camping and campfire cooking collection; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.