Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBeltline BarTaco Bar Recipe

Taco Bar Recipe

Inspired by Beltline Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Seasoned ground beef or chicken asado, lettuce, tomatoes, Colby cheese, soft flour tortillas or hard corn tortilla shells. Sides of refried beans, Spanish rice, hot and mild salsa, tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Main Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Meat

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 lb of ground beef or chicken. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Seasoning

    Once the meat is cooked, drain excess fat if using beef. Stir in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

Setup Taco Bar

  1. 3

    Prepare Toppings

    While the meat is cooking, chop 2 cups of lettuce and dice 1 cup of tomatoes. Set aside.

  2. 4

    Warm Tortillas

    Warm the 8 soft flour tortillas in a microwave for about 30 seconds or until soft. For hard corn tortilla shells, bake according to package instructions until crispy.

Serve and Enjoy

  1. 5

    Assemble the Taco Bar

    Set out the cooked meat, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded Colby cheese, soft tortillas, and hard corn shells on a table.

  2. 6

    Add Sides

    Place 1 cup of refried beans, 2 cups of Spanish rice, 1 cup of hot salsa, 1 cup of mild salsa, and a bag of tortilla chips alongside the taco ingredients.

  3. 7

    Build Your Tacos

    Let everyone build their own tacos by layering their preferred ingredients onto the tortillas or shells.

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