Costco Family Feast: Bulk Ground Beef Taco Bar
Costco WholesaleCostco Family Feast: Bulk Ground Beef Taco Bar
Ingredients
For the Taco Meat
- 3 pounds Kirkland Signature ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, large, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
For the Toppings Bar
- 2 cups Kirkland Signature shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 3 tomatoes, medium, diced
- 1/2 red onion, small, finely diced
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, fresh or pickled
- 1 jar Kirkland Signature organic salsa, medium or mild
- 1 cup Kirkland Signature sour cream
- 3 avocados, diced or mashed for guacamole
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime, cut into wedges
For Serving
- 24 taco shells, hard or soft tortillas (Costco often has large packs)
- 1 bag Kirkland Signature tortilla chips
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Kirkland Signature ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the chopped yellow onion to the browned ground beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the beef broth and stir in the tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
While the taco meat is simmering, prepare your topping bar. Shred the romaine lettuce, dice the tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, slice the jalapeños, chop the cilantro, and cut the limes into wedges. If making guacamole, mash the avocados with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Arrange all the prepared toppings, Kirkland Signature shredded Mexican blend cheese, Kirkland Signature organic salsa, and Kirkland Signature sour cream in separate bowls for a build-your-own taco bar. Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package directions. Serve the hot taco meat alongside the toppings, taco shells, and Kirkland Signature tortilla chips.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Meal Prep Tip: The cooked taco meat freezes beautifully! Divide any leftover meat into freezer-safe bags or containers for quick future meals like nachos, quesadillas, or another taco night. This recipe uses a bulk pack of ground beef, making it perfect for batch cooking.
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Costco WholesaleCostco Family Feast: Bulk Ground Beef Taco Bar
Ingredients
For the Taco Meat
- 3 pounds Kirkland Signature ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, large, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
For the Toppings Bar
- 2 cups Kirkland Signature shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 3 tomatoes, medium, diced
- 1/2 red onion, small, finely diced
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, fresh or pickled
- 1 jar Kirkland Signature organic salsa, medium or mild
- 1 cup Kirkland Signature sour cream
- 3 avocados, diced or mashed for guacamole
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime, cut into wedges
For Serving
- 24 taco shells, hard or soft tortillas (Costco often has large packs)
- 1 bag Kirkland Signature tortilla chips
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Kirkland Signature ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the chopped yellow onion to the browned ground beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the beef broth and stir in the tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
While the taco meat is simmering, prepare your topping bar. Shred the romaine lettuce, dice the tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, slice the jalapeños, chop the cilantro, and cut the limes into wedges. If making guacamole, mash the avocados with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Arrange all the prepared toppings, Kirkland Signature shredded Mexican blend cheese, Kirkland Signature organic salsa, and Kirkland Signature sour cream in separate bowls for a build-your-own taco bar. Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package directions. Serve the hot taco meat alongside the toppings, taco shells, and Kirkland Signature tortilla chips.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Meal Prep Tip: The cooked taco meat freezes beautifully! Divide any leftover meat into freezer-safe bags or containers for quick future meals like nachos, quesadillas, or another taco night. This recipe uses a bulk pack of ground beef, making it perfect for batch cooking.