Gluten-Free Taco in a Bag
Get ready to elevate your taco night with this fun and portable *Gluten-Free Taco in a Bag*! Perfect for parties, family dinners, or on-the-go meals, this recipe combines seasoned ground beef or turkey (with options for vegetarians), crunchy gluten-free corn chips, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a variety of customizable toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, salsa, and sour cream—all artfully layered right inside individual chip bags. With minimal prep and cook time, anyone can whip up this crowd-pleasing dish in just 25 minutes. Each serving is a handheld delight where the chips act as a crispy, edible base for all your favorite taco flavors. Whether garnished with cilantro or enjoyed as-is, this creative twist on tacos offers a fun, mess-free way to enjoy a gluten-free meal that’s bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or ground turkey (or plant-based ground meat for vegetarians)
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning (gluten-free)
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 bags Individual bags of gluten-free corn chips (such as Fritos or similar brand)
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free shredded cheese for dairy-free option)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, use dairy-free sour cream if needed)
- 1 cup Diced avocado or guacamole
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or ground turkey/plant-based ground meat) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the gluten-free taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat. Remove from heat.
Carefully open the individual bags of gluten-free corn chips by cutting along the top or side of each bag.
Spoon a generous serving of the cooked taco meat into each bag on top of the chips.
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream (if using), diced avocado or guacamole, and salsa. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately with a fork. Each person can mix the ingredients together in the bag and enjoy a portable taco experience!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 243.3 g | 312% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.5 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 543 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3670 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 132.7 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1363 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 4291 mg | 91% | |
*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.
