Tacos in a Bag

Tacos in a Bag- That sounds a little funny. Why would you have tacos in a bag? Do you shake them? Why a bag? No, tacos in a bag aren't exactly tacos. They are chips in a bag to which you add taco meat, cheese, and whatever else you like on your taco.

This recipe can be found all over the internet. Put it in a search engine. You will get a little over 6.6 million hits. I think it's safe to say this recipe is pretty popular. There are variations to the toppings. Again, it just depends on what you prefer on your tacos. My crew loves tacos, but they don't always agree about the toppings. 

We also like to go camping. Tacos in a bag is a perfect recipe for camping. It also serves as a quick meal on a busy night.

Get the smallest bag available. They usually come in packs.

What do you need? 

We use:

• snack bags of Doritos or Corn Chips (pick your flavor)

• meat seasoned with taco seasoning (I make my own seasoning.)

• shredded cheese of your choice (We like cheddar and colby jack.)

• diced tomatoes

• sliced black olives

• salsa

• sour cream

• chopped or shredded lettuce

• chopped onion

Once the meat is cooked and seasoned, you're ready to go! We lightly crush the chips in the bag. Then, we add the meat, cheese, and whatever else our little hearts desire. It is so simple. I actually find it easier to eat this with a spoon. 

When we go camping, I cook and season the meat ahead of time and freeze it or refrigerate it. The meat goes into a cooler and is reheated at the campsite. I use about a pound of meat for four people. You can expect each person to eat at least two bags of chips. 

Taco seasoning recipe:

• 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper 

Mix the seasonings together. Add it to the meat after it is browned. Add about 1/2 cup of water, incorporate the seasonings into the meat, and cook until the meat is not watery. You may need to add 1/4 cup more water depending on the weather or where you live.