Make Your Own Tacos Bar Recipe

Name: Make Your Own Tacos Bar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 rounded tablespoons chili powder, a rounded palmful; Salt; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 1 1/3 pounds ground pork; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful; several drops cayenne pepper sauce, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or smoked cheddar, about 1/2 pound; 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese, about 1/2 pound; Shredded Romaine lettuce, 2 hearts; 6 scallions, chopped; Diced red plum tomatoes; Taco sauce, any brand; Yellow Pico de Gallo, recipe follows; 10 super size taco shells, warmed to package directions; 3 yellow vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 small white onion, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 rounded tablespoons chili powder, a rounded palmful
Salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 1/3 pounds ground pork
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful
several drops cayenne pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or smoked cheddar, about 1/2 pound
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese, about 1/2 pound
Shredded Romaine lettuce, 2 hearts
6 scallions, chopped
Diced red plum tomatoes
Taco sauce, any brand
Yellow Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
10 super size taco shells, warmed to package directions
3 yellow vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Coarse salt

1
In a small skillet preheated over medium high heat, add oil and turkey breast meat.
2
Brown meat 2 or 3 minutes, then add onions and garlic.
3
Cook onions and meat together for another 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Stir in chipotles, chili powder and tomato sauce.
5
Season your filling with salt to your taste.
6
Stir 1/2 cup water into your filling.
7
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until ready to serve.
8
Heat a small to medium skillet over medium high heat.
9
Add oil and pork to hot pan.
10
Break up pork as it browns, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add peppers to the pork and season mixture with cumin, cayenne sauce, allspice, salt and pepper.
12
Reduce heat to moderate and cook filling 5 minutes longer.
13
Add 1/2 cup water to the pork.
14
Reduce heat to low to keep filling warm.
15
Combine all Pico de Gallo ingredients in a small bowl and serve.
16
To assemble bar, arrange taco shells next to the stove top.
17
Serve the fillings from the skillets they were cooked in.
18
Place toppings in small dishes on opposite side of the stove top.
19
Tex Mex Red Beans and Rice or store bought refried beans make a great side dish.

1139

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 32 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Make Your Own Tacos Bar falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Make Your Own Tacos Bar

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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