Doritos Locos Tacos
Elevate your taco night with the irresistible crunch and bold flavor of homemade Doritos Locos Tacos! This copycat recipe recreates the fan-favorite fast food dish by coating crispy hard taco shells in finely crushed nacho cheese-flavored Doritos for a cheesy, zesty upgrade. Filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, fresh shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar, these tacos deliver a mouthwatering combination of textures and flavors in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, this 20-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Bring the ultimate taco experience to your table and satisfy your cravings with these iconic Doritos Locos Tacos!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 0.5 cup water
- 10 shells hard taco shells
- 4 ounces nacho cheese flavored Doritos
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the cooked ground beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
While the beef is simmering, place the hard taco shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to crisp them up.
In a food processor or using a rolling pin, crush the nacho cheese flavored Doritos into fine crumbs.
Carefully remove the taco shells from the oven. Dip each shell into the Doritos crumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick and coat the shell evenly. Tip: You can lightly spray the shell with cooking spray first to help the crumbs stick better.
Once all shells are coated, start filling them. Spoon a portion of the seasoned beef into each taco shell.
Top each taco with a generous layer of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Doritos Locos Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.2 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.5 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 3523 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.8 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 132.5 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1503 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2197 mg | 47% | |
*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.
