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Elite Baiter Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1731

I have been asked to do a taco bar for 100 people. How many pounds of hamburger, lettuce, tomato, etc. do I need?

The event is Friday.

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:44 pm

http://www.graduationparty.com/printable-recipe-taco-bar.htm

Here you go, good luck

Elite Baiter Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1731

Perfect, thank you so much. This is just the thing.

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:06 pm

well lets see.. i love tocos and when i make them for my self. i make 1 pound of meat ...and that is just about right for me...sooooooo 100 of me's ....100 pounds of meat... now for the NORMAL people devide by 4

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:33 pm

Don't forget the refried beans

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:18 pm

You can make 6-8 regular-sized tacos or about 15 mini-tacos with 1lb of "average" hamburger meat. Leaner meat = higher cost = more tacos per pound / fattier meat = lower cost = less tacos per pound Confused

You can mix cooked pinto beans with the meat during the last five minutes of cooking to nearly double the number of tacos per pound without significantly changing the taste, and refried beans are usually less than a dollar per pound Wink

1 head of lettuce = approximately 15-20 regular tacos or about 35 mini-tacos. Use canned chopped tomatos, drained, & you can get about the same number of tacos per 16oz can.

419Eater is my life Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 428

And don't forget, if I'm invited, double the estimate. Laughing

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:29 pm

Be sure to buy your meat from Canada. No wait they had mad cow disease. Well just don't buy it from California. Oh, what the heck, make it out of turkey meat - Turkey Tacos!

Quote:

Spicy British turkey tacos
Serves 4 - 6
Preparation Time: 3 - 4 minutes
Cooking Time: 13 - 15 minutes
Calories Per Portion for Turkey Fillings and Toppings: 143
Taco Shells about 12.5 Calories each
Total Calories per Portion: 168

Ingredients
450g/1lb fresh turkey mince
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into small strips
400g/14oz canned chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
220g/8oz canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 spring onions, trimmed and chopped

To serve:
12 taco shells
� iceberg lettuce, shredded
8 tablespoons 0% fat fromage frais
50g/2oz half-fat Cheddar cheese, grated

Method

Dry fry the turkey mince with the chilli powder in a non-stick frying pan for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sealed. Add the green pepper with the chopped tomatoes and their juice with the herbs and red kidney beans. Bring to the boil then simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the turkey is thoroughly cooked and most of the juice is absorbed. Stir in the spring onions. Meanwhile heat the taco shells as directed in a preheated oven 180�C, 350�F, Gas Mark 4 for 2 minutes or in the microwave as directed on the packet. Place a spoonful of shredded lettuce in the taco shells, top with the turkey mince, a spoonful of fromage frais and sprinkle with the grated cheese, then eat.