Ingredients
- 8-10 snack-size bags of Fritos or Doritos
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Brown the beef. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, 6-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water; simmer 2 minutes until saucy.
- Set up the bar. Crush each chip bag lightly and snip or tear the tops open. Set out the beef and all the toppings in bowls, buffet-style.
- Build your bag. Spoon hot beef into each bag, then let everyone pile on their own toppings: lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and olives.
- Eat and go. Grab a fork, mix it right in the bag, and eat on the move. When you're done, the bag is the plate — toss it.
🌮 Party math
Plan on one snack-size bag per person, plus a couple extra for big appetites. Keep the beef warm in a slow cooker on the warm setting so the bar stays ready all party long. Fritos hold up longest; Doritos add extra cheesy crunch.
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What chips work best?
Fritos and Doritos are the classics; any sturdy single-serve chip bag works. Avoid thin chips that go soggy fast.
Can I make them ahead?
Cook the beef up to 2 days ahead and reheat; set out cold toppings just before serving.
Are they good for kids' parties?
They're perfect — kids love building their own, and there's nothing to break or spill.