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
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
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:
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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