Best 7 Tacos In A Bag Or Taco Salad In A Bag Recipes

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Tacos in a bag or taco salad in a bag are a quick and easy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors without all the mess. This fun and portable meal is perfect for busy weeknights, camping trips, or even potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients and a bag of chips, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal in minutes. Whether you prefer traditional tacos or a healthier salad option, there are endless possibilities for customizing your taco in a bag to suit your taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WALKING TACOS



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Walking Tacos are the best thing ever for camping, reunions, and block parties. They are cheap, tasty, and clean up is a snap. No plate needed!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 individual-sized bags Doritos
1 pound taco meat ((prepared taco seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken both work great))
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups lettuce
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
diced onion ((to taste))
1 avocado (diced)
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Open each bag of Doritos. You may crunch up the Doritos for easier eating or keep the chips big.
  • Add 1/3 cup of cooked meat to each bag of Doritos.
  • Add additional toppings, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TACO SALAD IN A BAG RECIPE:



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Provided by What's Cooking America

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 (3.5-ounce) bags of Doritos (or Fritos corn chips*)
2 (15.5-ounce) cans chili ((your choice of brand)**)
2 cups cheddar cheese, (shredded)
1 head (6 cups) Iceburg lettuce (or Romained lettuce, finely shredded)
Instead of using chili, you can use ground beef or turkey cooked in taco seasoning.
1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
1 (1.25-ounce) package Taco Seasoning Mix
Sour cream
Salsa
Guacamole
Green chile pepper (or pickled jalapeno chiles, sliced)
Black olives, (sliced)
Black beans, (pinto beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained)
Green onions, (chopped)
Tomatoes, (chopped)
Avocado, (chopped)

Steps:

  • Oven medium heat, pour cans of chili into medium-sized sauce pan. Cook until chili is heated thoroughly.
  • Hold chip bag sideways in hand and use scissors to cut open top of bag. As the chip bag sits in your hands, squeeze the bag to crumble up the chips into bite-size pieces.
  • Pour 1 cup of prepared chili into each bag. Top chili with 1/2 cup shredded cheese and then top with 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded lettuce.
  • Add your favorite taco toppings (see topping options).
  • Eat with a fork and enjoy!
  • Cleanup: Throw chip bag and plastic fork away in the trash when you're done.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Ground Beef or Turkey Option:
  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it's almost done and there is still a little pinkness. Remove from heat and drain off the fat. Stir in the taco seasoning until combined.
  • Continue cooking till meat is fully browned. Remove from heat.

TACO IN A BAG



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I love Taco in a Bag! I had this recipe at the Covered Bridge Festival in Indiana. My family loves them too! The chip bag serves as a shell for the tacos.

Provided by Jennifer Madigan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
4 (2.5 ounce) packages corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 chopped fresh tomato
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup salsa
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned. Drain excess oil. Mix in the taco seasoning and prepare according to the directions on the package.
  • With the bags unopened, gently crush the corn chips. Snip the corners off the bags using scissors and slit open the bags along the side edge. Spoon equal amounts of the beef mixture, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream into the bags on top of the crushed chips. Serve in the bag and eat using a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 60.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 1390.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

TACOS IN A BAG (OR TACO SALAD IN A BAG)



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Not really a 'recipe', just a way to serve them when you have a lots of kids over, and most important NO MESS to clean up. My DS's and their cousins really had fun with this, and they could layer whatever they wanted. I'm giving just an estimated quantity and serving is for 1 person. To free up your time buy presliced vegetables from the local salad bar in your supermarket, just place them individually in the plastic produce bag and place in salad bar container to keep ingredients apart.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plain Doritos or 1 cup tortilla chips
1/2 cup taco meat
3 tablespoons shredded taco cheese
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped bell peppers, whatever type you prefer
4 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1 tablespoon sliced green olives
1/3 cup shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons taco sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat leftover taco meat in microwave.
  • Have the kids help you carry the rest of the ingredients outside to the picnic table (you carry the meat).
  • Hand each child a plastic sandwich bag and pour the corn chips in the bag.
  • Have each child gently crush the chips, not roughly or else they'll poke holes in the bags.
  • Have each child walk around the table to layer their own ingredients in the bag, pass each child a fork and dig in!.
  • Simply toss out the bag when they are done.

"TRASH BAG" TACO SALAD



I use this recipe for church functions and patio parties and assign each guest an ingredient. This simple and economical crowd-pleaser makes cleanup a breeze.-Margie Dodd, Choctaw, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 40-50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds ground beef
3 envelopes taco seasoning
3 heads lettuce, shredded
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped onion
3 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped or sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 package (16 ounces) corn chips
1 bottle (16 ounces) Catalina salad dressing
1 jar (12 ounces) salsa

Steps:

  • Brown beef; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Cool. Toss with remaining ingredients in an extra-large resealable plastic bag or large container.

Nutrition Facts :

TACO IN A BAG



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Need a fun snack or light meal idea? Enjoy these 5-minute Mexican-style micro waved ground beef and cheese blend topped nacho-flavored tortilla chips.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup refrigerated taco sauce with seasoned ground beef (from 18-oz container)
1 bag (1 oz) nacho-flavored tortilla chips
2 tablespoons finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave ground beef on High 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated. Squeeze bag of chips to crush slightly.
  • Cut bag of chips open along top; hold open. Top chips with warm ground beef; mix with fork. Top with cheese, lettuce and if desired, other taco toppings. Eat directly from bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GARBAGE BAG TACO SALAD



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I know what the name sounds like, but this is the best salad ever. I came up with the name because I never had a bowl big enough to mix it in, so I used a clean garbage bag to shake it up to mix!

Provided by BlueHyacinth

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (25 ounce) bag nacho cheese plain Doritos, crushed into bitesize pieces
1 head lettuce
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) can ranch style beans or 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
  • Drain and set aside to slightly cool.
  • Tear lettuce and place in clean garbage bag.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, cheddar cheese, browned ground beef mixture, crushed Doritos and Catalina salad dressing.
  • Shake bag to make sure all items are mixed and coated with salad dressing.
  • Pour into a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1518.5, Fat 102.1, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 130.9, Sodium 2447.6, Carbohydrate 103.6, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 23.2, Protein 48.3

Tips:

  • Prepare the taco seasoning mix in advance to save time. You can also use a store-bought taco seasoning packet if you prefer.
  • Choose your favorite taco toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and diced tomatoes.
  • If you are using ground beef, cook it until it is browned and crumbly. Drain off any excess grease.
  • To make the taco salad in a bag, simply combine all of the ingredients in a large plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake it until the ingredients are well combined.
  • To make the taco in a bag, spoon the taco filling into the center of a large tortilla. Top with your favorite toppings and fold the tortilla in half or roll it up.
  • Both taco in a bag and taco salad in a bag can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. They are a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Taco in a bag and taco salad in a bag are both delicious and easy-to-make meals that are perfect for busy families. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique taco in a bag or taco salad in a bag that your whole family will love.

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