Tacos in a bag and taco salad in a bag are quick, easy, and portable meals perfect for busy weeknights, quick lunches, or fun parties. These single-serving meals are made with tortilla chips, your favorite taco fillings, and a zesty dressing, all conveniently packed into a resealable bag. The taco salad version adds a layer of fresh lettuce and other crunchy vegetables for a more balanced meal. Both recipes offer endless customization options, allowing you to create a taco or taco salad that perfectly suits your taste preferences. With just a few simple steps and minimal cleanup, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying taco or taco salad in a bag anytime, anywhere.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE BEST WALKING TACO RECIPE
Learn how to create Walking Tacos for your next party! If you've never had a Taco in a Bag, you're missing all the fun. Bag Tacos never looked so good!
Provided by Julie Blanner
Categories Main Course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a masher or base of a wooden spoon and stir in taco seasoning until just brown.
- Optional: combine ranch mix and sour cream.
- Fill chip bags for walking tacos with ground beef, shredded cheese, fiesta sour cream and so much more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: avocado, cilantro, lime juice, low-fat greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, cumin, olive oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning, romaine lettuce, cheddar jack, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, tortilla strips
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the avocado cilantro lime salad dressing, combine all the ingredients for the dressing (avocado, cilantro, lime juice, greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, and cumin) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour 1 tbsp of oil into a pan and bring up to medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and taco seasoning, stirring until all pieces are well-coated with the seasoning. Cook through and set aside.
- Assemble your salad with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then, lay out each topping (chicken, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla strips) in rows or blend it all together.
- Top off with the avocado salad dressing and cilantro then serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
TACO SALAD TACOS
I was making tacos one night and noticed I was out of spicy taco sauce. Using a combination of spices and fat-free Catalina salad dressing saved our family taco night. -Cheryl Plainte, Prudenville, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, bouillon, cumin and salt; remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, orange pepper and green onions. Spoon beef mixture into taco shells; top with salad mixture. Drizzle with dressing. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
"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 :
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.
Tips:
- Use a large bag to ensure there is enough space for all the ingredients and to prevent spills.
- When adding the taco seasoning, start with a small amount and adjust to taste. You can always add more, but it's difficult to take it out.
- Use fresh, crisp lettuce and other vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- If you're using ground beef, cook it thoroughly before adding it to the bag.
- Top the tacos or taco salad with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
- For a healthier version, use lean ground beef or turkey and low-fat or non-fat sour cream and cheese.
- These recipes are also a great way to get kids involved in the cooking process.
Conclusion:
Tacos in a bag and taco salad in a bag are quick, easy, and delicious meals that are perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. They are also a great way to use up leftover taco meat or other ingredients. With endless variations and toppings to choose from, you can easily customize these recipes to suit your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try!
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