Turn any party into a fiesta with this fun and flavorful taco charcuterie board.
Seasoned ground beef and chicken are the center of attention on this taco charcuterie board with two kinds of tortillas and all the fixin’s. Taco night will never be the same.
This is the Best Taco Charcuterie Board Because…
- It is savory, spicy, and fresh using a flavorful selection of meats, toppings, and condiments with crunchy, creamy, and cheesy textures.
- Charcuterie boards are colorful, fun to make, and even more fun to share.
- Make a taco board in just a few steps, perfect for beginner cooks or easy entertaining.
- Why make a taco bar when you can make a portable taco board for a fun family night?
What Goes on a Taco Charcuterie Board?
Meat: Seasoned ground beef and cooked chicken are a perfect pair for tacos, but you can also use ground chicken, turkey, or leftover steak. Make your own zesty taco seasoning. Add it to the meat and adjust the ingredients any way you like and have extra for sloppy joes or chili.
Tortillas: Hard corn taco shells and soft flour tortillas allow for variety. You can also crush up hard taco shells and make a taco salad instead. Look for mini taco shells for the kids or make them yourself by cutting a corn tortilla in half and frying it lightly in oil until it’s pliable. Fold the shells in half once they’re cooked and drain them on a paper towel before adding them to the board.
Toppings: Diced tomatoes, peppers, shredded lettuce, and a Mexican cheese blend are just the beginning. Add sliced black olives, jalapenos, green chilis, or corn niblets. Top with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, nacho cheese, or Mexican street corn salad.
Variations: Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans for those who want a veggie option. Leftover white fish, salmon, or shrimp will be a great addition to a taco charcuterie board.
How to Make a Taco Charcuterie Board
- Cook and drain beef. Add taco seasoning, salsa, and water. Simmer.
- Place in a serving bowl in the center of the board (full recipe below).
- Place taco shells and tortillas on one side of the board.
- Arrange remaining ingredients around the board in separate bowls.
- Fill in the gaps on the board with peppers and cilantro as an optional garnish.
Taco Charcuterie Board Tips and Tricks
- Prep everything in advance and assemble when ready. Just reheat the beef, arrange, and serve.
- Keep the beef warm by first placing it in a microwave-safe container that can be reheated quickly if necessary.
- Keep leftovers in covered containers in the refrigerator or mix them for a taco salad, or quesadillas, mix them with scrambled eggs for breakfast burritos, or add leftovers to a homemade queso dip.
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Taco Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning 1 ounce, 1 packet
- 2 cups salsa any flavor, divided
- ¼ cup water
- 8 hard taco shells
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1-2 cups Mexican blend cheese
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes diced
- ⅓ cup guacamole
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup taco sauce
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 3-5 mini peppers any color, sliced, or 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- tortilla chips optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown beef until browned. Drain.
- To the skillet, add taco seasoning, 1 cup salsa, and water. Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Transfer cooked beef to a serving dish and place in the center of the charcuterie board.
- Place taco shells and tortillas on opposite sides of the board.
- Place remaining 1 cup salsa, chicken, cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and taco sauce into individual bowls and place around the board.
- Fill in the board with lettuce, mini peppers, and tortilla chips if using.
- Add serving utensils and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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