Walking Tacos

1 hour Prep Time
30 minutes Cook Time
15 Servings

If you’re looking for a cool idea for your next tailgating party, make these fun and flavorful Walking Tacos using Red Gold Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies!  These are perfect for any on-the-go party!!   @threebirdsonestove  @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • CHIPS
  • 5 individually sized bags corn chips
  • 5 individually sized bags nacho cheese flavored chips
  • 5 individually sized bags cheese puffs
  • BEEF MIXTURE
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • SALSA MIXTURE
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 Vidalia onion, diced
  • 2 cans Red Gold Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz

  • Pinch cane sugar
  • Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • Juice of half of a lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • TOPPINGS
  • 2 (8 ounce) bags of cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 (13 ounce) cans black olives
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans corn
  • 2 cups Red Gold Salsa, any variety
  • 3 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 pint sour cream

Instructions

Step one – Beef Mixture

Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 5 minutes until slightly browned, stirring frequently.  Add Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground turmeric, onion powder, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until browned.  Drain and discard grease, and place cooked mixture aside in a large bowl, covered. 

Step two – Salsa Mixture

Heat olive oil over low-medium heat. Add onion, cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add cans of Red Gold Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies, sugar and red pepper flakes.  Cook down 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat. Add lime juice and cilantro, cover and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to reach room temperature.

Step three

Serve buffet style with assorted bags of chips and toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, black olives, canned corn, salsa, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.