In the realm of culinary adventures, there's an experience that combines the joy of customization with the satisfaction of creating a delicious meal—the make-your-own-tacos bar. This concept takes the classic taco to a whole new level, allowing you to curate a personalized taco feast that caters to your preferences and dietary needs. With a thoughtfully curated selection of fillings, toppings, sauces, and accompaniments, you can embark on a culinary journey that promises excitement, flavor, and endless possibilities. Whether you're a seasoned taco aficionado or a novice cook looking to impress your friends and family, this article will guide you through the essential steps to create an unforgettable make-your-own-tacos bar that will leave your taste buds dancing.
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TACO BAR
Steps:
- Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place the onions in the pan and saute until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin to the pan and continue to saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef to the pan and cook, breaking the pieces up as they cook, until the meat is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with the chipotle pepper and the salt. Add the beef broth and tomato paste to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook the meat, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve with the garnishes for guests to assemble their tacos to their liking.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the avocado with the onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt and mash with the back of a fork until mostly smooth.
- Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap (pressed directly onto the surface of the guacamole) and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Let salsa sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend.
- Serve as an accompaniment to fish tacos, or other dishes, as desired.
TOTALLY TASTY TACO BAR
An easy dinner idea that is great for a crowd. Lay out the ingredients and let your eaters choose their own taco adventure with all of the Mexican Toppings.
Provided by Thriving Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together taco seasoning ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Saute the diced onion, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in 3-4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 to 60 seconds more.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula as it browns. Drain off excess grease.
- Sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons of taco seasoning over the meat and stir until coated. Add in 1 cup of chicken/beef/vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture has reduced some, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer cooked ground meat to a serving bowl and set out with other Mexican toppings in an assembly line to make your homemade taco bar!
BUILD-YOUR-OWN TACO BAR
Steps:
- For the taco meat: Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Add the ground beef and pork to the hot oil and cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until crumbled and deeply browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix in the spice blend and remove from the heat.
- For the taco veggie filling: Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the vegetables and cook to warm through. Remove from the heat, add the salt and pepper and stir in the salsa.
- For the taco bar: Serve the taco meat and veggies with the flour and corn tortillas, avocado, lime wedges, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, radishes and hot sauce on the side.
MAKE YOUR OWN TACOS BAR
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 10 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Chipotle Turkey Taco Filling:In a small skillet preheated over medium high heat, add oil and turkey breast meat. Brown meat 2 or 3 minutes, then add onions and garlic. Cook onions and meat together for another 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chipotles, chili powder and tomato sauce. Season your filling with salt to your taste. Stir 1/2 cup water into your filling. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until ready to serve.
- Pork and Bell Pepper Filling:Heat a small to medium skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and pork to hot pan. Break up pork as it browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Add peppers to the pork and season mixture with cumin, cayenne sauce, allspice, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to moderate and cook filling 5 minutes longer. Add 1/2 cup water to the pork. Reduce heat to low to keep filling warm.
- Combine all Pico de Gallo ingredients in a small bowl and serve.
- To assemble bar, arrange taco shells next to the stove top. Serve the fillings from the skillets they were cooked in. Place toppings in small dishes on opposite side of the stove top. Tex Mex Red Beans and Rice or store bought refried beans make a great side dish.
MAKE-YOUR-OWN TACOS
Steps:
- For the sweet potato and squash filling: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the sweet potato and squash cubes with the olive oil, cumin, garlic and salt to taste in a bowl and then transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until the vegetables are lightly browned and fork-tender, approximately 30 minutes.
- For the mushroom saute: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onions and garlic. Cook until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the chile powder, then juice the lime and orange halves over the mushrooms and add salt to taste. Let sit on low heat for 1 minute. Add the cilantro and remove from the heat.
- For the ground bison: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on high heat and add the ground bison. Cook, stirring continuously, until it starts to brown. Add in the cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt to taste. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the meat is browned.
- For the taco bar: Place the corn tortillas, lettuce leaves, radishes, bell peppers, avocado, cheese, pico de gallo and yogurt into separate serving containers. Place the mushrooms, bison and sweet potato and squash mixture into separate bowls. Have fun assembling!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calorie, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 779 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 14 grams
MAKE-YOUR-OWN-TACO-SALAD BAR
Fill those little compartments on the Tupperware Serving Center with some or all of these ingredients. Diners make-their-own salad--and no one has to pick out the stuff they don't like! Great to take along on a picnic or tailgate party or potluck, too. See Recipe #217644 for directions in how to prepare the BEST-EVER (and easy) Taco Meat. Measurements given here are APPROXIMATE...make enough to comfortably fill the compartments on the Serving Center.
Provided by Debber
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 1 salad, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dump lettuce in a large serving bowl (or the lid of Tupperware Serving Center).
- Dump chips in another serving bowl (or the lid of the Serving Center if you didn't put the lettuce in it).
- Mix sour cream and green onion slices; place in center compartment of serving center.
- Place each of remaining ingredients (except chips) into one compartment of the serving center--being artistic in your arrangement so the colors look "nice."
- BRIGHT IDEA #1: Heat up a can of refried beans, slather some on a burrito skin, and use to wrap around a hard-taco shell, then fill shell with fav ingredients--it won't crack!
- BRIGHT IDEA #2: Mix everything up in a bowl, drizzle with Western Salad Dressing, and call it Western Taco Salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.9, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 999.4, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4, Protein 15.5
Tips for Making the Best Tacos
- Choose high-quality ingredients. The fresher and better the ingredients, the tastier your tacos will be.
- Marinate the meat. Marinating the meat will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the meat properly. The meat should be cooked to your desired doneness.
- Use a variety of toppings. The more toppings you have, the more customizable your tacos will be.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making tacos, so have fun and try new things.
Conclusion
Tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own tacos at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tacos a try. You won't be disappointed.
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