Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNitty Gritty-MadisonTaco & Nachos Buffet Recipe

Taco & Nachos Buffet Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Seasoned beef, chicken, and pork tortillas and tortilla chips. Toppings and Sauces: shredded cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, black olives, onion, and jalapenos.

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Ingredients

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Meats

Tortillas and Chips

Toppings and Sauces

Method

Meat Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning to taste.

  2. 2

    Cook Chicken

    Boil or grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, approximately 15-20 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks and season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning.

  3. 3

    Cook Pork

    Slow-cook the pork shoulder in a crockpot with spices for 6-8 hours until tender. Shred the pork and season additionally to taste.

Tortilla and Chips Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Tortilla Wraps

    Warm the tortilla wraps in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.

  2. 5

    Serve Tortilla Chips

    Place tortilla chips in a serving bowl or platter for guests to enjoy with toppings.

Toppings and Sauces Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Toppings

    Chop the lettuce, tomato, onion, and jalapenos. Slice the black olives. Arrange all toppings in separate bowls.

  2. 7

    Prepare Sauces

    Place cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream in small serving bowls.

Serving

  1. 8

    Set Up Buffet

    Arrange the cooked meats, tortillas, tortilla chips, and all toppings and sauces on a long table in an accessible manner for guests to serve themselves.

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