This “Trash Bag” Taco Salad is a fun, no-fuss way to serve a massive amount of deliciousness. It combines savory, seasoned ground beef with crisp shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes, onions, and crunchy corn chips. The magic happens when you toss everything together in a large plastic bag, ensuring every chip gets coated in the rich Catalina dressing and salsa mixture. Its perfect for potlucks, tailgates, or feeding a hungry family without the hassle of plating individual servings. The combination of texturescrunchy chips, tender beef, and fresh veggiesmakes this a satisfying meal that disappears quickly.
Trash Bag” Taco Salad
Description
This "Trash Bag" Taco Salad is a fun, no-fuss way to serve a massive amount of deliciousness. It combines savory, seasoned ground beef with crisp shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes, onions, and crunchy corn chips. The magic happens when you toss everything together in a large plastic bag, ensuring every chip gets coated in the rich Catalina dressing and salsa mixture. Its perfect for potlucks, tailgates, or feeding a hungry family without the hassle of plating individual servings. The combination of texturescrunchy chips, tender beef, and fresh veggiesmakes this a satisfying meal that disappears quickly.Ingredients
Directions
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon.
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Drain the excess fat from the cooked beef.
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Stir in the taco seasoning mixes and a small amount of water (as directed on the seasoning package) to create a sauce.
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Simmer the beef mixture for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
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Place a large, heavy-duty plastic bag (or a clean garbage bag if using for disposal later) in a sturdy bowl to hold it open.
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Add the cooled beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, beans, and corn chips to the bag.
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Pour the Catalina salad dressing and salsa over the ingredients in the bag.
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Seal the bag, leaving a small air pocket, and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated and combined.
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Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or serve directly from the bag.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 45
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1912.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 119.4g184%
- Saturated Fat 59.4g297%
- Cholesterol 440.2mg147%
- Sodium 8899.3mg371%
- Total Carbohydrate 56.1g19%
- Dietary Fiber 13.8g56%
- Sugars 18.0g
- Protein 146.5g293%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serve immediately to keep the corn chips crunchy. If preparing ahead, keep the corn chips separate and add them just before serving.
Ensure the beef is completely cooled before adding it to the bag to prevent the lettuce from wilting prematurely.
For a spicier kick, use hot salsa and add diced jalapeos.
This recipe yields a large quantity; it is ideal for parties or freezing portions of the meat mixture for later use.
