Best 6 Taco Bars Recipes

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Tacos, a versatile Mexican dish, have become a global favorite for their endless variations and customizable fillings. From traditional al pastor to creative fish tacos, this article offers a diverse selection of taco recipes to satisfy every palate. You'll find classic recipes like shredded chicken tacos, a staple in many taco bars, and carne asada tacos, known for their flavorful grilled steak. For those seeking a vegetarian option, the portobello mushroom tacos are a delightful choice, while the crispy fish tacos bring a refreshing twist to this classic dish. If you're looking for something unique, try the Korean BBQ tacos, a fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors. And for a unique twist, the sweet potato black bean tacos offer a combination of sweet and savory flavors. With so many options to choose from, this article has something for everyone, ensuring a memorable and satisfying taco bar experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TOTALLY TASTY TACO BAR



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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

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or less for sensitive palates)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1-2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 small white onion, diced (about 1 cup)
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef (sub: ground turkey)
1 cup beef or chicken broth
12-16 taco shells (soft or hard)
1-2 cups chopped lettuce
1-2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-2 avocados, diced
1 cup salsa
Cilantro leaves, diced
Lime wedges
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and warmed

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!

MAKE YOUR OWN TACOS BAR



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 10 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 32

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

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.

TACO BAR



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A taco bar lets guests select their favorite fillings and fixings, choosing from chicken, pork, lettuce, radishes, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, salsas, and a squeeze of lime.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head romaine lettuce, shredded and refrigerated (until crisp and dry)
8 radishes, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
3 limes, cut into wedges
1 pound queso fresco, crumbled, or Monterey Jack, shredded
8 ounces sour cream
Roasted-Tomato Salsa
Salsa Verde
Salsa Cruda
Carnitas
Poached Chicken
1 to 2 packages corn tortillas (12 count)

Steps:

  • Arrange lettuce, radishes, and cilantro on a large platter. Place limes, cheese, sour cream, and salsas in separate serving dishes. Place chicken and pork in separate warm serving bowls. Garnish chicken with cilantro.
  • Toast each tortilla in a hot skillet or directly over a gas flame until softened, 15 to 20 seconds per side. Stack tortillas in a dish towel, keeping them wrapped.
  • Arrange all of the ingredients so that guests can make their own tacos.

TACO BARS



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This is not my recipe. I found this in my recipe manager on my computer. I think it came with the program but it sounds good.

Provided by Andrea Christine

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 24-36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll dough
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup prepared salsa

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat until no pink remains.
  • Drain fat and rinse, if desired.
  • Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions (use 1/2 amount of water if using 1/2 pkg. seasoning).
  • Unroll one tube of crescent rolls and place on bottom of 9" x 13" cake pan.
  • Press seams together and spread out to cover bottom of pan.
  • Bake in 375 degrees F oven until rolls just start to brown.
  • Cover dough with hot beef mixture; then spread sour cream over beef using a teaspoon.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with salsa.
  • Unroll second tube of crescent rolls and carefully spread out over top, pinching together seams where possible.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Let set 10 to 15 minutes, then cut into squares.

TACO BAR



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
12 to 16 taco shells or warmed soft tortillas, as desired
Grated Monterey Jack or Cheddar, for garnish
Diced tomatoes, for garnish
Minced jalapenos, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Shredded iceberg lettuce, for garnish
Guacamole, recipe follows, for garnish
Salsa, recipe follows, for garnish
Chopped red onion, for garnish
3 ripe avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly minced cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large tomatoes, about 21/2 pounds, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup chopped white onions
5 teaspoons minced garlic
4 serrano peppers, stems and seeds removed, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

MOM'S CHEESECAKE COOKIE BARS



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Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories...

Provided by DevDrew

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅔ cup butter
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with half the crust mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and leave oven on.
  • Mix cream cheese and white sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until blended. Pour on top of the baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake in the hot oven until set, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas can be used for tacos, but corn tortillas are the more traditional choice. For the best results, use fresh, high-quality tortillas that are slightly warmed before serving.
  • Prepare your fillings ahead of time: This will help you assemble your tacos quickly and easily. You can cook your meat, chop your vegetables, and make your sauces in advance.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The great thing about tacos is that they can be customized to your liking. Offer a variety of toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, so that your guests can build their perfect taco.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to taco fillings and toppings. Get creative and try different combinations to find your favorite tacos.
  • Keep your tacos warm: If you're not serving your tacos right away, keep them warm in a tortilla warmer or in a low oven.

Conclusion:

Taco bars are a fun and easy way to feed a crowd. With a little planning, you can set up a taco bar that will be sure to please everyone. Just be sure to choose fresh, high-quality ingredients and offer a variety of toppings so that your guests can build their perfect taco.

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