How to Make Crunchy Corn Chip Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crunchy Corn Chip Tacos are a fun and easy twist on the traditional taco. This recipe takes all the delicious flavors of a taco and packs them into a crunchy shell made from corn chips. The result is a crispy, savory, and satisfying dish that is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, but they are also great for entertaining. They are simple to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making them a versatile...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

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

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

    629 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1257mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 392mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 264mg