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Make Your Own Tacos Bar

Rachael Ray

Recipes courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: 30-Minute Great Gatherings

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (25)

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Prep
20 min
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Cook
15 min
Total:
35 min
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Ingredients

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

Directions

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:

  • 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

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.

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

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.

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  • recipe Make Your Own Tacos Bar
    Mary West Bend, WI 12-27-2007

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    Very good & quick

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    The chipotle turkey tacos were so good and quick! I also didn't have any plan tomatoe sauce so I used some basil & onion... pasta sauce and you couldn't even tell. Loved the spiciness of this dish as well. Definetly a keeper!Read more
  • recipe Make Your Own Tacos Bar
    Jody Round Rock, TX 09-04-2007

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    I will never use a pouch of taco seasoning again

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    The chipotle tacos were awesome. So easy to make and oh so yummy.
  • recipe Make Your Own Tacos Bar
    JANNILDY San Francisco, CA 03-22-2007

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    GOBBLE GOBBLE

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This is the best taco recipe EVER!! We are trying to eat healthier and decided on turkey tacos. We were almost fighting over... who was gonna get the next taco shell I was frying up.(didn't use store bought shells)We modified the recipe a bit but not much. May take a bit longer then 30 mins if making you own shells. However, well worth the extra time. Didn't try the pork recipe since we only wanted tacos.I'm already thinking about other recipes using the turkey meat as a filler.Read more
  • recipe Make Your Own Tacos Bar
    kristen Woodstock, GA 02-15-2007

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    Didn't taste good to me

    Rated: 1 stars out of 5
    I made the turkey recipe (used Boca soy meat instead) and I've realized I must hate chipolte peppers, b/c I hate the way this... recipe tasted. My boyfriend said it was okay, but once I pointed out the chipolte flavor he agreed with me, leading me to believe he was just being nice before :o) I would rather save 30+ min and a few bucks and just used the regular old taco seasoning. Maybe try this recipe if you love the smokey flavor of chipoltes.Read more
  • recipe Make Your Own Tacos Bar
    Michelle Johnstown, PA 02-07-2007

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    Sloppy Joes

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    I only made the turkey taco recipe and thought it tasted more like sloppy joes with a bit of a kick. The chipotle pepper... adds a barbeque taste. We like the traditional taco mix better.Read more
  • recipe Make Your Own Tacos Bar
    Anonymous 10-24-2006

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    We love tacos!

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    I'll make at least one of the taco meat recipes once a week for the family. I like to switch it up every week.
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