Description
Create a delicious and customizable taco board perfect for gatherings and casual meals. This taco board features an assortment of hard and soft taco shells, tortilla chips, a variety of protein options including beef taco meat, cooked shrimp, and fajita seasoned chicken, complemented by fresh and flavorful toppings such as shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocados, refried beans, cole slaw, jalapeños, and lime slices. Ideal for Taco Tuesday or any festive get-together, this taco board allows guests to build their own tacos with their favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Shells and Chips
- Hard Taco Shells – 8 shells
- Soft Taco Shells – 8 tortillas
- Tortilla Chips – 2 cups
Proteins
- Beef Taco Meat – 1 pound, cooked and seasoned
- Cooked Shrimp – 1 cup, peeled and deveined
- Fajita Seasoned Chicken – 1 pound, cooked and sliced
Fresh Toppings
- Shredded Lettuce – 2 cups
- Onions – 1 medium, finely chopped
- Tomatoes – 2 medium, diced
- Jalapeño – 1, thinly sliced
- Lime – 1, cut into slices
- Avocados – 2, sliced or mashed
Dairy and Sauces
- Shredded Cheese – 1.5 cups (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour Cream – 1 cup
- Salsa – 1 cup
Additional Sides
- Refried Beans – 1 cup
- Cole Slaw – 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Proteins: Cook the beef taco meat, fajita seasoned chicken, and shrimp in advance or purchase pre-cooked versions. Keep warm or at room temperature for serving.
- Arrange the Shells and Chips: Place hard taco shells and soft tortillas on a large serving platter or board alongside tortilla chips for variety.
- Prep the Fresh Toppings: Chop onions and tomatoes, shred lettuce, slice jalapeños, avocados, and cut limes. Arrange these in small bowls or directly on the board for easy access.
- Set Out Dairy and Sauces: Place shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa in small serving dishes on the board.
- Add Additional Sides: Include refried beans and cole slaw in small bowls or ramekins on the board.
- Build Your Own Tacos: Invite guests to assemble their tacos using their preferred shells, proteins, and toppings for a personalized taco experience.
Notes
- For best flavor, warm the taco shells slightly before serving.
- Use fresh lime juice on tacos to enhance the flavors.
- Offer extra hot sauce or guacamole for additional customization.
- Can be prepared ahead and assembled just before serving.
- To keep items fresh, refrigerate toppings that require it until serving time.
