Make Your Own Tacos Bar

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Chipotle Turkey Taco Filling:

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

Pork and Bell Pepper Filling:

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

Toppings and Sides:

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

Yellow Pico de Gallo:

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