Taco Bar Recipe
Create your own tacos or burritos served with whole fruit and your choice of potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Taco/Burrito Base
Proteins
Vegetable Toppings
Cheese and Sauces
Sides
Method
Prepare Proteins
- 1
Cook Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of ground beef until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with taco seasoning if desired.
- 2
Cook Shredded Chicken
In a separate pot, boil 1 lb of shredded chicken in salted water for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Shred and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Black Beans
Open the can of black beans, rinse under cold water, and heat in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Prepare Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
Wash and chop 2 cups of shredded lettuce, 1.5 cups of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of chopped onions, and 0.5 cups of sliced jalapeños. Set aside in bowls.
- 5
Slice Avocados
Carefully slice 2 avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash or leave in slices as preferred.
Prepare Cheese and Sauces
- 6
Set Up Cheese and Sauces
Place 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of guacamole, and 1 cup of salsa in separate serving bowls.
Prepare Sides
- 7
Prepare Whole Fruit
Wash and place 4 whole fruits (e.g., apples or oranges) on a serving platter.
- 8
Cook Potatoes
Wash and boil 4 medium potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and let cool before serving.
Assemble Tacos/Burritos
- 9
Build Your Own
Set up a taco bar with all prepared ingredients. Guests can choose their base (corn or flour tortillas), add proteins, vegetables, cheese, and sauces to create their own tacos or burritos.