# Low-Cost Steak Snacks The Taco Bell Steak Nachos Box is Available for Just $5 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-nachos-box References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2018/06/taco-bell-adds-new-5-dollar-steak-nachos-box.html) & [tacobell](https://www.tacobell.com) The [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-nacho-fries-burrito) Steak Nachos Box has been announced by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries) brand as a new limited-time offering that will provide consumers with access to a low-cost snack or meal that's made with premium ingredients. Set to retail for just $5, the nachos consist of tortilla chips that have been topped with refried beans, a layer of nacho cheese, a three-cheese blend, reduced fat sour cream and pico de Gallo before being finished with a heap of grilled streak. The menu item can be enjoyed as an appetizer between friends or even as a meal, depending on preferences. The Taco Bell Steak Nachos Box comes served with a fountain drink and acknowledges the way QSR brands are shifting to focus more on [value menu options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-luxe-value-menu) as consumers seek out better value. Image Credit: Taco Bell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Value Menu Options:** The Taco Bell Steak Nachos Box highlights the importance of offering affordable yet premium menu items. - **Low-cost Snacks:** The Taco Bell Steak Nachos Box is an example of a trend towards providing quality snacks at accessible prices. - **Premium Fast Food:** The Taco Bell Steak Nachos Box represents a growing trend in which fast food brands are offering high-quality ingredients at reasonable prices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants:** In the QSR industry, affordable yet premium menu options can offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to compete with higher-end restaurants. - **Snack Foods:** The trend towards low-cost and quality snacks provides an opportunity for innovation in the snack food industry. - **Fast Food:** The trend towards premium fast food ingredients creates an opportunity for innovation in the fast food industry to attract health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Steak Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries.md) - [Steak-Packed Tex-Mex Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-queso-crunchwrap-sliders.md) - [Nacho-Flavor Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-nacho-fries-burrito.md) - [Meaty Garlic-Rich Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-garlic-nacho-fries.md) - [Oversized QSR Nacho Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-grande-nachos.md) - [Deluxe QSR Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-cravings-box.md) - [Grilled Steak Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-grilled-cheese-burrito.md) - [Low-Cost Tex-Mex Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-chalupa-deluxe-box.md) - [Loaded Spiced Steak Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-7.md)