Crunchy Corn Chip Tacos Recipe

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Crunchy corn chip tacos create tasty dinner treats that families absolutely love with quick and easy preparation that kids enjoy helping make. This fun recipe transforms ordinary taco concepts through creative use of corn chips for added crunch and flavor. The interactive preparation makes dinner time more engaging for younger family members.

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Tasty dinner treat your family will LOVE. Quick and easy to make. Kids will enjoy helping to make this delicious meal! You can play around with this recipe to find the right amount for each individual person’s taste. Add more or less heat depending upon how hot you like it! Top it all off with your favorite fixings, like lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and hot taco sauce.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ¾ cup water

  • 1 envelope taco seasoning mix

  • 5 taco shells

  • ½ (12 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot®), or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease; stir in water and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer the meat mixture until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.

  3. Bake taco shells on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes and break apart into bite-size pieces.

  4. Transfer seasoned ground beef to a large serving bowl and mix in the nacho cheese corn chips, taco shell pieces, Mexican cheese blend, and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

629 Calories
41g Fat
36g Carbs
31g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 629
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g52%
Saturated Fat 19g94%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 1257mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 36g13%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g61%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 392mg30%
Iron 2mg12%
Potassium 264mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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