Caitilin Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 To make tacos for a party for 15 young teens? Is five lbs enough, or should I buy more?:D NB--the party is co-ed. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I would do 10 lbs just to be safe... :D I figure that it's going to cook down a bit anyway and I'd rather have too much than not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 1/3 of a pound of ground meat per person should be plenty; I would consider what else is being served at what time of day it is being served. I am always afraid of running out of food, however, and taco meat freezes easily for a quick future meal; so, making more and having leftovers might be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I agree with the ten pound figure. It is amazing how much teens can eat. How many side dishes are you having? Are you serving dessert as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 If there is other food too, I would think 5 lbs is enough. Dh and I are the only ones who eat tacos here (kids prefer quesadillas), and I do 1/2 pound for two of us (4 tacos for him, 2 for me). That averages to 1/4 pound per person. If you have chips or dessert or anything else, I would think the 1/3 pound per person would be plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 If it is tacos, stir beans (black or pinto) into the meat for a cheap stretch. We do it for major taco fiend parties here, and no one has complained yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I agree with the ten pound figure. It is amazing how much teens can eat. How many side dishes are you having? Are you serving dessert as well? This is a birthday/costume party, with food. We will have tacos, chips, cider, and pumpkin pies. Should we have another side? I feel like they will all be so nutso from having fun that we won't need more, but IDK. This is our first boy/girl party, so I am totally open to advice...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 It sounds good to me! Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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