Best Garbage Bag Taco Salad Recipes

"TRASH BAG" TACO SALAD

Excellent Pot Luck Salad....or great for camping. Mix together in a large stainless steel pot and set on a tray of ice....good for a few hours at the family picnic if it lasts that long. Recipe found in Taste of Home.

Provided by Sandylee

Categories Greens

Time 30m

Yield 1 jumbo salad, 40-50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 lbs ground beef
3 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning
3 heads lettuce, shredded
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped onions
3 (4 1/4 ounce) cans olives, drained (sliced or chopped)
2 (15 ounce) cans beans, drained (ranch or chili)
1 (16 ounce) package corn chips
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

Brown beef; drain.
Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.
Cool. Toss with remaining ingredients in a large plastic bag or container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 387.6, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 10

GARBAGE BAG TACO SALAD

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I know what the name sounds like, but this is the best salad ever. I came up with the name because I never had a bowl big enough to mix it in, so I used a clean garbage bag to shake it up to mix!

Provided by BlueHyacinth

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (25 ounce) bag nacho cheese plain Doritos, crushed into bitesize pieces
1 head lettuce
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) can ranch style beans or 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing

Steps:

Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
Drain and set aside to slightly cool.
Tear lettuce and place in clean garbage bag.
Add tomatoes, beans, cheddar cheese, browned ground beef mixture, crushed Doritos and Catalina salad dressing.
Shake bag to make sure all items are mixed and coated with salad dressing.
Pour into a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1518.5, Fat 102.1, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 130.9, Sodium 2447.6, Carbohydrate 103.6, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 23.2, Protein 48.3

TASTY TACO CHOPPED SALAD

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My friends and I love Mexican food, but we also try to eat healthy. My mom taught me how to make this tasty taco salad for my friends. -Matthew Smith, Knippa, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups)
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 large tomato, chopped
2 cups corn chips
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, water and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally., Place remaining ingredients in separate bowls; combine with beef mixture as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TACO SALAD FOR A LARGE CROWD

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I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! Everyone loves this taco salad recipe. -Lisa Homer, Avon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 26 servings (1-1/3 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided
1 medium head iceberg lettuce
1 package (10 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing
1-1/3 cups salsa
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until no longer pink; drain. , In a very large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, chilies and beef mixture., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.