Taco Bar for a Party

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
67%
Taco Bar for a Party
45 min.
6
1486kcal

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Get ready to throw the ultimate fiesta with this delicious Taco Bar for your next party! With its bright flavors and bold ingredients, this taco spread is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of taste. Perfect for six people, this meal caters to both health-conscious foodies and taco lovers alike, scoring a remarkable health score of 67. The great news? It's entirely gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible to a wider range of dietary needs, while still being packed with nutrients and flavor.

Imagine a vibrant display featuring an array of fillings including succulent achiote roast chicken, flavorful barbacoa, and zesty ground beef with potatoes. The warm, soft corn tortillas serve as the perfect vessel for your taco creations, while an enticing mix of fresh salsas, creamy condiments, and crunchy vegetables adds layers of texture and taste. From zesty pico de gallo to smooth tomatillo-avocado salsa, you can customize each taco to suit your palate.

Not only is this taco bar a fantastic option for lunch or dinner, but it also encourages social interaction, as guests can assemble their own tacos with their preferred toppings. In just 45 minutes, you'll create a stylish and mouthwatering taco experience that will leave everyone raving. So gather your friends and family, unleash your culinary creativity, and get ready to taco 'bout a feast!

Ingredients

  • cups chile colorado fandango 
  • servings lone star cilantro-jalapeño mayonnaise 
  • 36  corn tortillas (6 to 8 in.)
  • cups lone star fish 
  • cups chope's ground beef with potato
  • servings salsas and sauces (choices follow)
  • servings lone star pico de gallo 
  • servings la super-rica pinto beans 
  • cups café azul rajas con queso 
  • cups yuca's achiote roast chicken with red onions en escabeche
  • servings condiments and vegetables (choices follow)
  • servings café pasqual's three-chili salsa 
  • servings café azul tomatillo-avocado salsa 
  • cups café pasqual's barbacoa 
  •  fillings 
  • cups la taqueria carnitas 
  • cups café pasqual's barbacoa 
  •  fillings 
  • cups la taqueria carnitas 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Warm tortillas, without crowding, in a single layer on a medium-hot griddle or in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, turning once, until hot and flexible, 30 to 60 seconds per tortilla. As they're heated, stack in a basket lined with a thick towel (or in an insulated tortilla warmer); add more tortillas to griddle. Or divide tortillas into 3 equal stacks, seal each stack in foil, and heat in a 350 oven until hot in the center, 12 to 15 minutes; unwrap and stack in a towel-lined basket.
  2. Place fillings, salsas, sauces, condiments, vegetables, and beans in separate containers and arrange on buffet (see notes); keep those that need to be warm on an electric warming tray or over a candle (stir occasionally to prevent scorching).
  3. To assemble each taco, stack 2 tortillas on a plate and spoon filling down the center; add salsas, sauces, condiments, and vegetables to taste, and fold tortillas over filling to enclose. If desired, wrap with a napkin, and hold to eat.
  4. Condiments and vegetables: 2 cups total (about 10 oz.) crumbled cotija cheese and/or shredded white or yellow cheddar cheese or jack cheese; 1 1/2 cups Mexican crema, jocoque, or sour cream; 6 cups total shredded iceberg lettuce, a mix of romaine lettuce and red cabbage, or green and red cabbage; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions (taquerias typically use those with white skins); 1 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 cups diced firm-ripe tomatoes; 2 firm-ripe avocados (1 lb. total), peeled and coarsely mashed with 2 tablespoons lime juice; and 3 limes (3/4 lb. total), rinsed and each cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1486kcal
Protein25.84%
Fat39.49%
Carbs34.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.67
Glycemic Load
40.02
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
63.281304235044%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1486.4kcal
74.32%
Fat:65.92g
101.42%
Saturated Fat:28g
175.01%
Carbohydrates:130.2g
43.4%
Net Carbohydrates:106.62g
38.77%
Sugar:19.24g
21.38%
Cholesterol:281.44mg
93.81%
Sodium:2968.65mg
129.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:97.05g
194.1%
Phosphorus:2179.79mg
217.98%
Vitamin C:124.33mg
150.7%
Selenium:99.43µg
142.04%
Vitamin A:6911.38IU
138.23%
Vitamin B3:19.97mg
99.83%
Vitamin B6:1.91mg
95.71%
Fiber:23.57g
94.3%
Zinc:11.66mg
77.7%
Vitamin B12:4.48µg
74.66%
Calcium:697.73mg
69.77%
Manganese:1.37mg
68.3%
Potassium:2358.46mg
67.38%
Magnesium:265.35mg
66.34%
Folate:241.08µg
60.27%
Vitamin B2:0.94mg
55.08%
Iron:9.5mg
52.76%
Vitamin B1:0.63mg
42.01%
Copper:0.83mg
41.46%
Vitamin B5:2.54mg
25.43%
Vitamin D:3.78µg
25.2%
Vitamin E:3.18mg
21.18%
Vitamin K:19µg
18.09%
Source:My Recipes