Del Taco’s annual Employee Recipe Contest kicks off today. The contest is a chance for employees to demonstrate their menu ingenuity when it comes to using ingredients already found in Del Taco kitchens. The contest was inspired by the many creative suggestions the company’s product development team received from restaurant employees.

Last year’s winning recipe, an “Enchilada Cup” was among more than 120 submissions that made tasty use of ingredients already found in Del Taco restaurants. This year, employees may add an additional ingredient if they choose. Submissions are due by October 1. Winners will receive cash prizes and have their recipe considered for inclusion on the Del Taco menu.

Founded in 1964, Del Taco, a Lake Forest, California-based company, operates or franchisees more than 510 restaurants in 16 states.

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