Whether you call it Frito Pie or a Walking Taco, it’s delicious. We’re classing up the traditional Walking Taco recipe with mason jars. This easy Frito Pie in a jar is great for quick dinners on the go, family nights at home, and parties with dinner guests. Just layer ingredients and go.

Walking Taco Recipe in a Jar

I first saw a version of the Walking Taco at my daughter’s sporting events. They would open up a bag of Doritos, throw in meat and cheese and sell it at the concession stands. The kids were going crazy for it! 

As a busy sports mom, I thought this was genius! This is also something my kids could make themselves. Adding a Walking Taco recipe to a jar makes it that much prettier and it’s one less bowl to wash!

I’m also a huge fan of the Sonic Frito Pie at Sonic Drive-In, and I prefer Fritos to Doritos in this instance. So this Frito Pie recipe in a jar is a win-win. It’s like a love child of the Walking Taco and Frito Pie.

Walking Taco in a Jar 

Yield: 8 jars 

Walking Taco Ingredients: 

1 pound ground beef 

1 can diced tomatoes with chilies 

1 package taco seasoning 

1 can refried beans 

1 tomato, diced 

1 package shredded lettuce 

2 cups shredded taco blend cheese 

1 bag corn chips (Fritos are my preferred corn chips)

1 cup sour cream 

Walking Taco in a Jar Instructions: 

In a large skillet, brown the hamburger. Add taco seasoning and can of tomatoes with chilies. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. 

Cook refried beans according to package directions. Set aside and allow to cool. 

Construct the walking tacos in a pint-size jar by placing a layer of lettuce in the bottom of the jar. Next add tomatoes.

Then top the tomatoes with cheese.

Next, add ground beef with a layer of refried beans. Fill the remaining space in the jar with corn chips and garnish with sour cream.

Walking Taco in a Jar for Parties

If you want to incorporate this Walking Taco recipe for parties, then you can create a build your own Walking Taco bar. Put out all the ingredients and have everyone stack the ingredients how they want! 

No matter how you use this Walking Taco recipe, it’s sure to be a hit! Enjoy!

Frito Pie Walking Taco Recipe in a Jar

Yield: 8 Jars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

You can call it a Frito Pie or a Walking Taco, but whatever you call it, it's quick and delicious! Ground beef topped with cheese, lettuce, Fritos and more, that you can eat straight from the jar.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 can refried beans
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 package shredded lettuce
• 2 cups shredded taco blend cheese
• 1 bag corn chips
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown the hamburger. Add taco seasoning and can of tomatoes with chilies. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. Cook refried beans according to package directions. Set aside and allow to cool.
3. Construct the walking tacos in a pint-size jar by placing a layer of lettuce in the bottom of the jar. Next add tomatoes and cheese. Add the ground beef and top with a layer of refried beans. Fill the remaining space in the jar with corn chips and garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 500