Taco in a Bag
Transform your taco night into a fun, interactive experience with 'Taco in a Bag,' a quick and customizable recipe perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Featuring seasoned ground beef, vibrant toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, and juicy diced tomatoes, this inventive dish is served directly in individual-sized tortilla chip bags for ultimate convenience. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking time, this playful twist on traditional tacos is great for kids and adults alike. Simply spoon the flavorful taco meat into each bag, let everyone add their favorite toppings—sour cream, salsa, black olives, and green onions—and enjoy a mess-free meal on the go. Ideal for tailgates, picnics, or a fun family dinner, 'Taco in a Bag' delivers bold flavors and effortless cleanup that will have everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
- 6 bags Tortilla chips (individual-sized bags)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Chopped lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Salsa
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
Instructions
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the taco seasoning mix to the cooked beef along with the amount of water specified on the packet directions (usually about 2/3 cup), and stir to combine.
Simmer the beef mixture for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the toppings: shred the cheese, chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, and set out the sour cream, salsa, sliced olives, and chopped green onions.
Give each person an individual bag of tortilla chips. Carefully slit open the bag lengthwise.
Spoon a portion of the seasoned taco meat into each bag directly on top of the chips.
Let everyone add desired toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, olives, and green onions.
Gently stir the contents of each bag with a fork to combine. Serve immediately, right in the bag. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.2 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.0 g | 505% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 557 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 5067 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.1 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 133.2 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1571 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2907 mg | 62% | |
*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.
