Taco Bars
Transform your next gathering into a fiesta with this irresistible Taco Bar recipe, the ultimate DIY dining experience that lets everyone customize their perfect taco! Featuring seasoned ground beef, turkey, or plant-based meat as a hearty base, this spread includes an array of vibrant toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, guacamole, and tangy salsa or pico de gallo. Perfectly warm tortillas serve as the foundation for layers of flavor, while additions like black beans, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro add texture and zest. Ready in just 40 minutes, this taco bar setup is easy to assemble and perfect for parties, family dinners, or casual get-togethers. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finishing touch and watch as your guests revel in this festive and customizable meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef or ground turkey (optional: plant-based ground meat)
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 20 pieces small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 cups cooked and seasoned black beans (optional)
- 6 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or ground turkey over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
Add taco seasoning and water to the cooked meat, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes, or heat them individually in a skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
Prepare your toppings by placing the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa or pico de gallo, sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and cooked black beans into separate serving bowls.
Arrange the tortilla warmers or baskets, seasoned meat, and prepared toppings on a large table or counter to create your taco bar setup.
Add lime wedges to a small plate for squeezing over the tacos.
Encourage guests or family members to build their own tacos by layering a tortilla with meat, toppings, and sauces of their choice.
Serve and enjoy the deliciously customizable taco feast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 399.6 g | 512% | |
| Saturated Fat | 168.0 g | 840% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1083 mg | 361% | |
| Sodium | 20337 mg | 884% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.1 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 82.4 g | 294% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 305.2 g | 610% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 2914 mg | 224% | |
| Iron | 46.2 mg | 257% | |
| Potassium | 7676 mg | 163% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
