I started making this Taco Salad recipe about 8-10 years ago because I was missing the “Tacos in a Bag” I would get a high school football games. I love that its so quick and simple to make and you can add in whatever toppings you like.
Now I will argue that my recipe is a little more healthy, but the tacos in a bag are so fun and great for a crowd! It’s great for kids to be able to make their own and add what they like and be able to pick their favorite chips to go inside.
I love making this Taco Salad recipe the night before my husband’s shift, because I can have leftovers. This makes for great leftovers for lunch at work the next day or again for dinner.
Easily turn this recipe to tacos in a bag, just by using snack size chips and adding in your ingredients. This would be great for any kids party, a sleepover, or and easy camping meal with less cleanup.
Don’t have snack size bags but still want the tacos in a bag? Try these paper snack bags that are recyclable!
I know I have been talking a lot about tacos in a bag than about Taco Salad. But the salad is definitely my favorite way to enjoy in on a weeknight. This recipe is just based off of the tacos in a bag because they were one of my favorite snacks. This way is just more dinner friendly because it’s more veggies and still delicious.
The Best Weeknight Taco Salad, Easy
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 head romaine lettuce rinsed and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes rinsed and cut
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup old cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream for topping
- hot sauce for topping
- 1 bag Doritos or Fritos
- 1 avocado finely chopped
Instructions
- Brown your ground beef in a nonstick skillet, once cooked all the way through, drain off the fat
- While your beef is coking, prepare your veggies by rinsing and chopping everything you would like to add
- One beef is cooked and you have drained the fat, add in the seasoning packet and finish cooking according to the instructions.
- Add everything to a bow, mix and enjoy!
Also try my Copycat Freshii Bowls for a healthy weeknight dinner.
If you try any of my recipes please let me know and tag me on Instagram because I would love to see it.