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Build-Your-Own Taco Bar

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef or cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 16 taco shells hard or soft
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 3 large tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. For ground beef, cook it in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until it reaches 160°F (71°C), about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water into the cooked beef and simmer 5 minutes. For the chicken option, combine cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup water in the skillet and heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce thickens.
  3. Warm taco shells according to package directions, or wrap tortillas in foil and heat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
  4. Arrange all toppings in separate bowls and set out on a table or counter with serving spoons.
  5. Place the warm meat in a serving dish and set out with the shells and toppings.
  6. Let guests build their own tacos with their preferred combination of ingredients, squeezing lime over the top.