For your next (socially distant) backyard BBQ, why not host a taco bar? It is one of the most versatile menus you can offer and the easiest way to feed a crowd. Your friends and family members can customize their own tacos with their favourite meats, toppings and sauces. You not only make everyone happy, but it’s also super fun and easy to put together. What could be better?
Kick off the best taco bar with warm hard-shell and soft tacos (or corn tortillas to make your table gluten free). You can also include tortilla chips for those who want to make nachos instead. This is the most versatile menu, after all!
Next, lay out this impressive spread of meat options:
Ground Beef
When you think of tacos, we are sure that ground beef is one of the first meats that comes to mind! This classic taco companion is hard to beat and is sure to be a crowd favourite.
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Ground Pork
Using ground pork in your tacos is a great spin on the classic taco, and it is so easy to whip together in advance of your backyard BBQ.
Follow this recipe here for delicious taco-ready ground pork >>
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Ground Lamb
Ground lamb is another excellent alternative to beef. This recipe calls for spicy lamb, but if you would like to tone down the spice, just use less chipotle powder.
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Shredded Chicken
Chicken is a fabulous protein to complete the meat selection of your taco bar. You can also use ground chicken in your taco bar if shredded chicken isn’t your preferred style.
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Next, let’s lay out the mouth-watering toppings:
There are many great options to add to your taco bar, including fresh vegetables from the Farmers’ Market. At the Calgary Farmers’ Market, the vegetables in season for this month include tomatoes, peppers, corn and onions. Other great toppings include shredded lettuce, heaps of cheese, chopped cilantro, jalapenos and lime wedges.
Finally, complete your taco bar with your favourite sauces:
Some of our favourite taco sauces include guacamole (bonus points if you make this from fresh avocados), salsa, pico de gallo, sriracha, and sour cream.
You can pick up everything you need at Spragg’s Meat Shop in Calgary or Rosemary, including cuts or ground varieties of our chicken, pork, beef, and lamb. Stop in today, and enjoy the best taco bar this weekend with your family and friends.
SPRAGG’S MEAT SHOP CALGARY
9675 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB, T2J 0P6
P: 403.255.1232
E: calgarystore@spraggsmeatshop.com
SPRAGG’S MEAT SHOP ROSEMARY
438 Centre St
Rosemary, AB, T0J 2W0
P: 403.378.3800
E: meatshop@spraggsmeatshop.com