{"id":411276,"date":"2024-04-03T16:57:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T16:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/fun-and-tasty-taco-bar\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:55:13","slug":"fun-and-tasty-taco-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/fun-and-tasty-taco-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun and Tasty Taco Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;font-family:Georgia, serif;letter-spacing:0.3px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_02a5d9-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"front-2661682251\" class=\"front-post-content-01 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-1917534395254-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-1917534395254-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-1917534395254-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-1917534395254-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! 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Guests prepare their own plates leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the party as well! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essentials for the Taco Bar include: taco meat,  charro or black beans, Mexican rice, hard and soft shell tacos and tortilla chips.  Now comes the fun part: TOPPINGS! The options are endless . Here are some ideas to get you started: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions (red or white), sliced jalape\u00f1os, sliced avocado or guacamole, salsa (mild, medium, or hot), sour cream or greek yogurt, shredded cheese (cheddar, monterey jack, or Mexican blend), chopped cilantro,\u00a0 lime wedges, sliced black olives, saut\u00e9ed bell peppers and onions, corn salsa, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, chopped green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, hot sauce or Sriracha, and sliced radishes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image283151_7e2113-fd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image283151_7e2113-fd size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dreamstime_xl_310273651-tacos.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dreamstime_xl_310273651-tacos-1024x772-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-283202\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column283151_71f55b-45 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6\"]{font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_0f3119-b6\">Easy Taco Meat Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the easiest, tastiest Taco Meat Recipe you&#8217;ll find featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product\/daks-taco-knight-salt-free\/\">dak&#8217;s TACO KNIGHT<\/a>! For more adventurous chefs, we&#8217;ve also included a recipe for homemade taco seasoning where <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product\/gunpowder-original-chipotle-habanero-hell-fire-seasoning-294\/\">Gunpowder Original Habanero Chipotle Hell-Fire Seasoning<\/a> brings the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64\"]{padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:21px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_bebb4d-64\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 pound (450g) ground beef (you can also use ground turkey or chicken)\u2014adjust the amount of meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product\/daks-taco-knight-salt-free\/\">dak&#8217;s TACO KNIGHT<\/a> (or more to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-283151_5197cf-be .kt-block-spacer{height:8px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-283151_5197cf-be .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-283151_5197cf-be\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_2bfb68-b8\">Directions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it&#8217;s browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Sprinkle <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product\/daks-taco-knight-salt-free\/\">dak&#8217;s TACO KNIGHT<\/a> over the meat mixture in the skillet. Stir well to combine, making sure the seasoning is evenly distributed. Add a little water (about 1\/4 cup per pound of meat) and stir to combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the flavors have melded together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Taste the taco meat and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.Taste the taco meat and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Once the taco meat is done, remove the skillet from the heat and it&#8217;s ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use this flavorful taco meat to fill tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or enjoy it on top of nachos or a taco salad.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading283151_19eff0-36\"><strong>Homemade Taco Meat Seasoning<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tablespoon chili powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product\/gunpowder-original-chipotle-habanero-hell-fire-seasoning-294\/\">Gunpowder Original Habanero Chipotle Hell-Fire Seasoning<\/a> (add more or less to suit your taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> In a small bowl, combine all the spices: chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product\/gunpowder-original-chipotle-habanero-hell-fire-seasoning-294\/\">Gunpowder Original Habanero Chipotle Hell-Fire Seasoning<\/a>, black pepper, and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Stir well until all the spices are evenly mixed. 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