Jul 14 2026

Taco Bar Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

Build your own taco with a variety of proteins, toppings, and salsas.

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Ingredients

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Proteins

Taco Shells

Salsas

Method

Prepare Proteins

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Prepare Shredded Chicken

    If using rotisserie chicken, shred 1 lb of cooked chicken. If cooking from scratch, boil chicken breasts until cooked through, then shred.

  3. 3

    Heat Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of black beans over low heat until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Cook Chorizo

    In a separate skillet, cook 0.5 lbs of chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.

Prepare Taco Shells

  1. 5

    Warm Tortillas

    In a dry skillet, warm the corn and flour tortillas one at a time over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

Assemble Toppings

  1. 6

    Chop and Prepare Toppings

    Chop the lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Slice the jalapeños and avocados.

Set Up Taco Bar

  1. 7

    Arrange Ingredients

    On a large table or counter, arrange the proteins, taco shells, toppings, and salsas for guests to build their own tacos.

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