Taco Charcuterie Bar With Printable Checklist
Create a fiesta of flavors with this DIY Taco Charcuterie Bar. Use the printable checklist for the perfect setup!
We absolutely love tacos in all forms around here! Hard shell tacos, soft tacos, taco salad, or these yummy walking tacos. You name it, it will be devoured. Today, I am sharing a really easy taco charcuterie with you that I know you will love!
Charcuterie boards are such a simple concept, but I think they add so much fun to the eating experience. They look great and everyone gets to choose exactly which items they like best.
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They also work equally well for a small or large crowd. You can create themed boards for holidays, birthday parties, a Cinco de Mayo party, or a graduation party. The only limit is your imagination.
Customize this easy taco charcuterie board with all your favorite taco toppings, like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh avocado. Include a few classic side dishes, like Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice. Add a themed adult beverage or two.
You can create your own taco bar menu or use the free taco bar checklist printable. Grab the free file download at the bottom of the blog post.
Whether you are hosting a big party or just want to add a little something special to family dinner on Taco Tuesday, this fun taco charcuterie board is the perfect choice.
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EQUIPMENT:
- Large Board
- Small Cups and Bowls
- Skillet
Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 25 min
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup salsa (Choose the spice level your family likes best.)
- 1 packet Taco Bell seasoning mix (This homemade version** is also amazing!)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1-2 cups Mexican cheese blend
- 3-5 small colorful peppers, diced
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes, diced (One or two larger tomatoes would work too.)
- 2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/3 cup guacamole
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup taco sauce
- 8 hard shells
- 8 soft shells (Use flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or a combination of both.)
Directions:
1. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain if necessary,
2. Add the packet of taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water to the cooked meat. Mix until combined.
3. Add ½ jar of salsa to the meat mixture.
4. Heat and stir until well mixed.
5. Transfer the taco meat into a serving dish and place it in the center of the board.
6. Next, place your taco shells on opposite sides of the board.
7. Add in all of your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, guacamole, sour cream, and taco sauce.
8. Add serving utensils and enjoy!
Notes:
The small bowls can be found on Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Crate and Barrel. Search for place bowls, prep bowls, etc.
More Taco Bar Toppings:
- Kidney beans or black beans.
- Refried beans
- Substitute ground turkey meat for the ground beef.
- Include a simple pico de gallo or corn salsa along with regular salsa.
- Store-bought or homemade queso dip
- Lime juice or lime wedges
- Sliced green onions and cilantro
- Tortilla chips
- Corn chips
Tips and Tricks:
- If you don’t have a dedicated charcuterie board, you can use a baking sheet, cutting board, or any other wooden board instead.
- Wrap your board in plastic wrap before adding the food items. This is an easy way to save on cleanup.
- When assembling the perfect charcuterie board, start with larger items and work down to smaller ones, filling in the empty spaces. Small bowls can also be placed around the board to hold small items.
- Using a small slow cooker is a great way to keep your meat hot.
Remember, there is no wrong way to put together a food board. Get creative in making your own ultimate taco party display. Have fun with it! I would love to see how they all turn out!
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If you are interested some of my other Mexican-inspired recipes, this crockpot salsa chicken, keto taco soup, and skillet steak fajita are all winners at our house.
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Taco Charcuterie Bar
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup salsa Choose the spice level your family likes best.
- 1 packet Taco Bell seasoning mix This homemade version** is also amazing!
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1-2 cups Mexican cheese blend
- 3-5 small colorful peppers diced
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes diced (One or two larger tomatoes would work too.)
- 2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/3 cup guacamole
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup taco sauce
- 8 hard shells
- 8 soft shells Use flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or a combination of both.
Instructions
- 1. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain if necessary,
- 2. Add the packet of taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water to the cooked meat. Mix until combined.
- 3. Add ½ jar of salsa to the meat mixture.
- 4. Heat and stir until well mixed.
- 5. Transfer the taco meat into a serving dish and place it in the center of the board.
- 6. Next, place your taco shells on opposite sides of the board.
- 7. Add in all of your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, guacamole, sour cream, and taco sauce.
- 8. Add serving utensils and enjoy!
Notes
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