Signature Taco Bar Recipe
[Choose 3] Slow Smoked Beef Brisket, Cajun Shrimp, Marinated Portobello, Mahi Mahi, Fire-Chicken. Add Queso & Chips +$4 per person.
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Ingredients
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Proteins
Taco Bar Toppings
Queso & Chips
Method
Prepare Proteins
- 1
Slow Smoked Beef Brisket
Season brisket with your choice of spices and smoke at 225°F for 8-10 hours until tender. Slice thinly before serving.
- 2
Cajun Shrimp
Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- 3
- 4
Mahi Mahi Fillets
Season mahi mahi with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Grill on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until flaky.
- 5
Fire-Chicken
Marinate chicken in spicy sauce for at least 1 hour. Grill or bake until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes. Shred before serving.
Assemble Taco Bar
- 6
- 7
Prepare Toppings
Place shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro in serving bowls.
- 8
Prepare Lime Wedges
Cut the limes into wedges and place them in a bowl for easy access.
Prepare Queso & Chips
- 9
Make Queso
In a saucepan, heat queso blanco cheese over medium heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Keep warm until serving.
- 10
Prepare Tortilla Chips
Pour tortilla chips into a large serving bowl or platter.