Grab
and Go Tacos
Grab a bag of tortilla chips and give them a crunch. Set out individual dishes of taco fillings
and invite family members to prepare their own. Sliced green onions and canned jalapeņos add a
bit of flavor and heat! Provide each
person with a fork to mix and eat with. After
enjoying the meal, throw away the bag, and you are ready to go. Have fun cooking in the kitchen but always
remember to clean up.
Recipe:
1 pound
lean ground beef
1 1 1/4-ounce package Taco
seasoning
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup sour cream
12 grape tomatoes,
cut in half
1 cup finely shredded lettuce
1 cup finely shredded
Cheddar cheese
4 2 3/4-ounce packages
tortilla chips, crunched
In a skillet, cook ground beef until well-done. Stir in a package of
taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water. Cover
and let simmer until liquid is reduced.
Set out the dishes of prepared ingredients. Suggested portions for 1
bag of chips: 1/4 pound seasoned ground
beef, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 6 grape tomato halves, a bit of lettuce, and 2
tablespoons cheese.
Yield: 4 servings.
Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Family and Consumer Science Home Economist