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Taco Bar for a Crowd

A fun and customizable taco bar perfect for parties, allowing guests to build their own tacos with a variety of toppings and fillings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Main Course, Party Food
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 3 lbs Ground beef Cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
  • 2 lbs Shredded chicken Cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
  • 2 lbs Black beans Canned, drained, and rinsed
Tortillas
  • 30 pieces Corn tortillas Warmed
  • 30 pieces Flour tortillas Warmed
Toppings
  • 4 cups Shredded lettuce
  • 3 cups Diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 cup Sliced jalapeños
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro
Seasonings
  • 3 tbsp Taco seasoning For beef and chicken
  • 1 tbsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tbsp Pepper To taste

Method
 

Prepare Proteins
  1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning. Set aside.
  2. In a separate pot, heat shredded chicken with taco seasoning until warmed through. Set aside.
  3. Heat black beans in a small pot until warmed. Set aside.
Prepare Toppings
  1. Chop and prepare all toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Set Up Taco Bar
  1. Arrange proteins, tortillas, and toppings on a large table or buffet area.
  2. Provide serving utensils for each item and encourage guests to build their own tacos.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings and proteins based on dietary preferences. Consider adding additional sides like rice or chips.