Tacos in a Bag or Taco Salad in a Bag
Turn mealtime into a fun, portable experience with this family-friendly recipe for Tacos in a Bag or Taco Salad in a Bag! Perfect for parties, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this creative twist on classic tacos uses individual bags of corn chips—like Fritos or Doritos—as the edible serving vessel. Juicy, seasoned ground beef pairs perfectly with classic taco toppings like shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes, all layered directly into the crunchy chips bag. Customize your creation with optional garnishes like black olives, salsa, and fresh cilantro, and enjoy this mess-free meal straight out of the bag with a fork. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this easy taco salad is the ultimate combination of convenience and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
- 2/3 cup Water
- 6 bags Individual bags of corn chips (such as Fritos or Doritos)
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/4 cup Sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon or spatula as it cooks.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then add the taco seasoning mix and water. Stir well to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Carefully open each individual bag of corn chips at the top, being cautious not to tear the bag down the sides.
Spoon a few tablespoons of the seasoned beef into each bag of chips, directly over the chips.
Top the beef with shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, sliced black olives (if using), and a spoonful of salsa. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Using a fork, gently mix the contents of the bag to distribute the toppings with the chips and beef.
Serve immediately and enjoy the portable taco salad right out of the bag, using a fork!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 819 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*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.
