Tacos in a Bag
Say goodbye to traditional taco shells and hello to the ultimate portable snack with "Tacos in a Bag"! This fun, family-friendly recipe transforms single-serving bags of chips, like Fritos or Doritos, into convenient, customizable taco bowls. Perfect for parties, game days, or camping trips, these walking tacos feature seasoned ground beef (or turkey), crisp shredded lettuce, tangy cheddar cheese, juicy diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream—all layered right inside the bag. Optional toppings like black olives, fresh cilantro, or a splash of hot sauce let everyone tailor their creation. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe is as flavorful as it is mess-free. Grab a fork and dig in for a crunchy, savory twist on taco night!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 bags Individual-sized bags of chips (e.g., Fritos or Doritos)
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or ground turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Gently crush the chips in their bags so the pieces are bite-sized, but do not open the bags yet.
Carefully open the top of each bag of chips. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the seasoned meat into each bag.
Layer the toppings directly into the bags. Start with shredded lettuce, followed by shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced black olives (if using), and chopped cilantro (if using).
Drizzle with hot sauce for added spice, if desired.
Serve the bags with a fork. Guests can mix everything together directly in the bag and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2935 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.3 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.8 g | 434% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 7783 mg | 338% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 125.7 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1319 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2335 mg | 50% | |
*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.
