Description
Create a delightful and customizable taco board featuring a variety of taco shells, proteins, fresh vegetables, and toppings perfect for a fun and interactive meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
Shells
- Hard Taco Shells – 6 pieces
- Soft Taco Shells – 6 pieces
- Tortilla Chips – 2 cups
Proteins
- Beef Taco Meat – 1 pound, cooked and seasoned
- Cooked Shrimp – 1/2 pound, peeled and deveined
- Fajita Seasoned Chicken – 1 pound, cooked and sliced
Vegetables & Toppings
- Shredded Lettuce – 2 cups
- Onions – 1 medium, diced
- Tomatoes – 2 medium, diced
- Jalapeño – 1, thinly sliced
- Avocados – 2, sliced
- Refried Beans – 1 cup, warmed
- Cole Slaw – 1 cup
- Lime – 1, cut into slices
- Shredded Cheese – 1 cup (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour Cream – 1/2 cup
- Salsa – 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Proteins: Cook and season the beef taco meat, fajita chicken, and shrimp ahead of time. Keep them warm for serving on the board.
- Arrange the Taco Shells and Chips: Place the hard and soft taco shells along with tortilla chips on the board, spreading them out evenly for easy access.
- Add the Fresh Vegetables: Arrange shredded lettuce, diced onions, tomatoes, jalapeño slices, avocado slices, and cole slaw in small bowls or sections on the board for convenient topping options.
- Place the Sides and Toppings: Include warmed refried beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa in separate bowls or containers on the board.
- Garnish and Serve: Add lime slices around the board and provide utensils and napkins. Encourage guests to build their own tacos using their favorite ingredients from the selection.
Notes
- This taco board is perfect for parties and casual gatherings, allowing guests to customize their meals.
- You can substitute proteins based on dietary preferences such as tofu or beans for a vegetarian option.
- Keep ingredients chilled or warmed as appropriate until serving to maintain freshness and food safety.
- Offer additional toppings like cilantro, hot sauce, or guacamole as desired.