You know, I have never heard of a walking taco until I was on a recent visit to Lubbock, Texas. The airport was an experience in itself. 

I had heard that everything in Texas is big, but I just didn’t have a clue exactly what that meant. Surrounded by belt buckles, leather accessories,  Jumbo Texas Fly Swatters, and cowboy hats of every shape, size & color, I encountered a FRITO PIE STAND!  

The guy at the stand looked up at me, smiled a crooked smile and announced in his very southern, southern, drawl, “Get your tastebuds ready to buckle up, Little Lady!  What can I get ya?”

Eyeing the spicy chili, jalapeños, and coleslaw, and knowing I was about to board a small plane, I began to rethink my lunch choice. I imagined those poor people around me as my stomach began to rumble and thought better of it.

 “Wellllll,” I politely answered, “I have a flight, so I’m not sure I have the time to eat.”

“I’m happy to fix that!” he pressed on. He proceeded to open a small bag of fritos, and piled on the chili, onions, coleslaw and sour cream, put a fork on top and said, “There you go! On the House!” I graciously took the bag, tipped the guy, and thought to myself, “I need to at least taste this…..” AMAZING!

My Steve LOVES fritos and chili, so I knew he would love this. I hurried back to the stand and asked the guy to make me a few to go, which he was more than happy to oblige!

What happened next is….a Laura story……

Entering the plane, I put the bag of frito pies to go in the overhead bin, making sure the bag was tied tight at the top. Sitting next to me was a young man dressed in a crisp white dress shirt and jeans. As he was telling me about his recent job interview, mid sentence he sniffed his sleeve.  He apologized for his smell, as he had been in the same shirt all day, and had nervous sweat during the interview. This poor guy thought he had B O and he was SO relieved when I told him that it was my fruit pies in the overhead bin! I offered to share one, which he declined, but told him if the plane gets delayed, we will have food!

 

BUFFALO CHICKEN FRITO PIE

Ingredients
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups rotisserie chicken, 1” pieces
1 teaspoon season salt
½ cup frank’s hot sauce or siracha
¼ cup cream
¼ cup butter
½ cup Mexican cheeses
1 bag FRITOS® Original Corn Chips (do not portion)
3-4 tablespoons ranch dressing
¼ cup tomatoes, diced into ¼ inch pieces
¼ cup green onions, chopped into ¼ inch pieces & sliced jalapeños
GOES GREAT WITH…
FRITOS® Original Corn Chips

Instructions
Add broth and chicken to sauté pan, then season with salt.
Heat until broth is reduced by a little more than half
Add hot sauce and cream, then let reduce
Add butter and half the cheese, and incorporate.
Pour FRITOS Corn Chips into a bowl and top with chicken mixture and remaining cheese.
Drizzle with ranch dressing, then top with green onions, sliced jalapeños  and tomatoes and serve immediately.

 

WALKING TACO

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground chicken or turkey
1 ea white onion, diced
2 tbsp garlic, chopped
2 bottles light beer
2 tbsp corn oil
3 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp garlic powder
3 tbsp light chili powder
1 tbsp paprika
32 oz ground tomatoes
1 cup water
Salt and pepper

FOR GARNISH:
2 2 oz bags FRITOS® Original Corn Chips
Sour cream
Shredded Vermont cheddar or mexican shredded cheese
Scallions & prepared coleslaw & sliced jalapeños
GOES GREAT WITH…
FRITOS® Original Corn Chips

 

Instructions
1. Saute Onions and Garlic in oil.
2. Add all ground meats and beer.
3. Cook, until all meat is cooked through.
4. Add spices, Tomatoes, Water, and beef base.
5. Let cook for minimum of one hour over low heat.
6. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.

TO PLATE THE DISH (or fill the bag):
1. Open snack size bags of FRITOS Corn Chips 
2. Ladle hot chili on top.
3. Garnish with sour cream, coleslaw, sliced jalapeños cheddar cheese and scallions. Top it with a fork!

Hola & thanks for swinging by today! Check out these deals from Amazon and try your hand at these amazing walking tacos! You won’t be disappointed.

Until next time, Adios! Laura

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