Taco Bags

Upgrade your taco night with this fun and portable recipe for Taco Bags! Perfect for parties, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this creative twist on traditional tacos features individual bags of chips like Doritos or Fritos acting as the crunchy foundation for your taco toppings. Savor seasoned ground beef layered with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, juicy diced tomatoes, tangy sour cream, and a splash of salsa—all customized to your taste right inside the bag. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, these grab-and-go taco bags are a mess-free and crowd-pleasing way to enjoy vibrant Tex-Mex flavors. Garnish with cilantro for an extra burst of freshness and enjoy this portable fiesta meal with minimal cleanup!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 6 bags Individual bags of chips (e.g., Doritos, Fritos, or tortilla chips)
• 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)
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 2

Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seasoning is fully combined and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 3

While the meat is cooking, prepare your other toppings by shredding the lettuce, shredding your cheese (if not pre-shredded), and dicing your tomatoes.

Step 4

Carefully open the tops of the individual chip bags, being careful not to rip them. Gently crush the chips inside each bag to make them easier to eat with a fork.

Step 5

Spoon a few tablespoons of the cooked taco meat directly into each chip bag over the crushed chips.

Step 6

Add your desired toppings to the bag, such as shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced black olives, and salsa.

Step 7

Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro if desired. Provide forks for easy eating right out of the bags.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your portable taco bags!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1449.3 grams (1449.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2941

Total Fat 221.00g	283%
Saturated Fat 86.90g	435%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 541mg	180%
Sodium 6658mg	289%
Total Carbohydrate 133.00g	48%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 25.80g
Protein 126.30g	253%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1332mg	102%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 2544mg	54%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 17.6%