Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco ShopBuild Your Own Taco Kit Recipe

Build Your Own Taco Kit Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Taco Kit includes: 20 tortillas (corn, flour or 1/2 & 1/2), choice of 2 meats or veg, chips & salsas, pickled red onion & jalapeño, lime

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Proteins

Chips & Salsas

Pickled Vegetables

Garnishes

Method

Preparation of Tortillas

  1. 1

    Warm Tortillas

    Heat the corn and flour tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or until warm and pliable.

Cooking Proteins

  1. 2

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 3

    Cook Shredded Chicken

    In a separate pan, heat shredded chicken over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Prepare Black Beans

    Drain and rinse black beans. Heat in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through.

  4. 5

    Grill Vegetables

    Toss chopped vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, onions) with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium heat until tender and slightly charred, about 10-12 minutes.

Pickling Vegetables

  1. 6

    Pickle Red Onion & Jalapeño

    Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeños. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the sliced vegetables and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.

Serving

  1. 7

    Assemble Taco Kit

    Provide each guest with a combination of warm tortillas, their choice of proteins, tortilla chips with salsas, and the pickled vegetables. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over tacos.

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