Level up Taco Tuesday with a build-your-own Taco Charcuterie Board. Whether you’re craving chips and salsa or tacos, everyone will love this delicious taco charcuterie board!
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We love Taco Tuesday around here and I’m always trying to mix things up a bit and get creative! From serving Carne Asada tacos to this Taco Charcuterie Board, we can celebrate Taco Tuesday with delicious tacos!
Serving a taco charcuterie board is not only super fun and delicious but lets everyone build their taco exactly as they like it! I have a few that just like taco meat and cheese and a few that load on the toppings! Plus you can customize this taco board to suit your family’s preferences whether that’s a spicy salsa or a unique peach salsa like this board has!
Equipment
You’ll need a few things to make a taco charcuterie board. While a large charcuterie board is ideal, I’ve used my large wooden cutting boards or large serving platters in a pinch. Be creative with what you have!
You’ll also need a variety of small bowls of different sizes for toppings, the meats, and your taco sauce. These can be any color so again if you don’t have a set of charcuterie board bowls grab whatever you’ve got on hand!
Ingredients
There are a few basics you will need on a taco board such as tortillas, taco shells, and taco meat but the ingredients are customizable to your family’s tastes and preferences.
Ground Beef – You’ll need to whip up a batch of taco meat.
Taco Seasoning – I make my homemade taco seasoning but use whatever you prefer.
Salsa – Whether you use a peach salsa like I did or you use a jar of homemade salsa, you’ll need some salsa for topping your tacos and dipping a few chips in!
Water – To make the taco meat.
Cooked Chicken – Since we like chicken and beef tacos, I added both to my taco charcuterie board for a little variety! Grab some leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to keep it simple.
Cheese – Grab some shredded Mexican cheese or cheddar cheese or whatever cheese you like.
Colorful Peppers – I love adding some small colorful peppers for a pop of color and flavor on my taco charcuterie boards.
Diced Tomatoes – Dice some tomatoes for a topping
Shredded Lettuce – To make it simple grab a bag of shredded lettuce from the grocery store produce department or a head of iceberg and slice it into thin shreds for topping your tacos.
Guacamole – I love making my own guacamole but sometimes it’s easier to just grab a tub from the produce department at the grocery store, especially since only a few of my family like guacamole.
Sour Cream – I love sour cream on my tacos!
Taco Sauce – Grab your favorite taco sauce or change it up and add a bit of hot sauce.
Hard Taco Shells – We love hard taco shells and usually keep them on hand for easy taco nights.
Tortillas – I always have tortillas on hand for making a variety of things like my Cuban sandwich quesadillas and all sorts of snacks but they are a great option on this taco charcuterie board as well.
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How to Make a Taco Charcuterie Board
Making a taco charcuterie board is super fun and easy!
Grab the ground beef and in a skillet over medium heat cook until well browned. Drain your browned ground beef, if necessary. Add in the taco seasoning and the water. Mix until well combined and add half of the salsa. Heat and stir until well combined.
Grab your charcuterie board and place the taco meat in a bowl in the center of the board. Place your taco shells on opposite sides of the board.
Heat the chicken and season with a bit of taco seasoning, if desired. Add it to a small bowl and place on the board.
Add your various toppings – tomatoes, peppers, sour cream, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, and taco or hot sauces, to small bowls and arrange around the board. Don’t be afraid to rearrange your bowls and items to make them work for your charcuterie board!
Add serving utensils to your bowls and serve!
Taco Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 4 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1-2 cups Mexican cheese or cheddar cheese shredded
- 3-5 small colorful peppers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ½ cup guacamole
- ½ cup sour cream
- â…“ cup taco sauce or hot sauce
- 8 hard taco shells
- 8 soft tortillas
Instructions
- Over medium high heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through.
- Add the taco seasoning, reserving a tablespoon for the chicken, and 1/4 cup of water. Mix until well combined
- Add 1/2 of the jar of salsa and heat, stirring until well combined.
- Reheat the cooked shredded chicken and mix in a bit of the taco seasoning.
- Place a serving dishes of the taco meat and the chicken in the center of the charcuterie bowl.
- Place the taco shells on one side of the board and the tortillas on the opposite side.
- Add all of your toppings to bowls and arrange around the meat and next to the hard taco shells and tortillas.
- Add serving utensils and enjoy!
Conclusion
Creating a taco charcuterie board is an exciting and delicious way to elevate your next Taco Tuesday, gathering, or party. By combining traditional taco ingredients such as a variety of flavorful meats, cheeses, and toppings, you can create a visually appealing and mouthwatering spread that will impress your family and your guests! And everyone gets a taco exactly how they prefer it!
