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Get ready to elevate your taco game with this epic Taco Charcuterie Board! Combining all the essential ingredients for a scrumptious taco feast, this board is perfect for entertaining guests, a birthday party or simply enjoying a fun and interactive family dinner on Taco Tuesday. From savory taco meat to zesty guacamole and refreshing pico de gallo, let’s dive into the steps of creating the ultimate taco experience. Get your taste buds ready for a fiesta of flavors!

This creative and festive twist on the classic charcuterie board brings the vibrant flavors of tacos to your table in a stunning and interactive presentation. Whether you’re hosting a cinco de Mayo party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply preparing for taco night, this guide will walk you through the steps of assembling a Taco Charcuterie Board that will impress your guests and satisfy your taco cravings. Inspired by Mexican flavors, popular taco toppings, and cheese boards, this is the perfect way to create your own ultimate taco board. You can save time by using store-bought items, such as avocado crema or salsa, but I included a few mini recipes for the perfect taco board. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled fiesta!

What do you need to make a taco charcuterie board?

You will need the following to make a Mexican-inspired charcuterie board:

• Taco Meat
• Guacamole
• Pico De Gallo
• Elotes Corn Mix or Mexican street corn
• Pepper and Onion Mix
• 1 cup Mini Tomatoes
• 1 cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
• ½ of a Purple Cabbage, Diced
• 1 cup Mini Peppers, Sliced
• 3-4 Jalapeños, Sliced
• 3-4 Limes, Quartered
• 6-8 Mini Hard Taco Shells
• 6-8 Flour Street Taco Tortillas
• 2 cups Tortilla Chips
• ½ cup Salsa
• ½ cup Cilantro, Minced
• ½ cup Avocado Crema or Salsa
• ½ cup Cotija Cheese, Crumbled

Of course you can include your favorite toppings, like sour cream or queso fresco, if you don’t see them listed above. After all, you can personalize this Mexican food charcuterie board by adding or removing a variety of items. You might also want to add black peans, refried beans, hot sauce or other taco fillings.

Step-by-step guide to make your own Taco Board

Step 1: Prepare the Taco Meat

Ingredients

• 1 pound of lean Ground Beef ½ cup Fire Roasted Tomatoes ¼ cup of water 
• ½ tbsp. Chili Powder 
• 1 tsp. Cumin 
• 1 tsp. Salt 
• ½ tsp. Garlic Powder 
• ½ tsp. Onion Powder 
• 1 tbsp. Mexican Spice 
• 1 tsp. Smoked paprika 
• 1 tsp. Spanish Oregano 
• 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper 

Instructions

In a large saute pan add all of the ingredients. Toss to combine. Cook over medium to high heat, until beef is fully cooked. Set aside in a small bowl. 

Step 2: Make the pepper onion mix

Ingredients

Pepper and Onion Mix 

2-3 Green Bell Peppers 

1 Onion 

1 tsp. Salt and pepper

1 tbsp. Olive oil 

Instructions

In a large sauté pan add all of the ingredients, toss to combine. Heat over medium to high heat, cook until tender. Set aside in a small bowl. 

Create the Base Layer:Arrange the mini hard taco shells and flour street taco tortillas on the board, alternating them for visual appeal. These will serve as the foundation for your tacos.

Step 3: Make the Elotes Corn Mix

Ingredients

• 1 can Fire roasted Corn 
• ½ cup Mini Tomatoes, diced 
• 2 tbsp. Cilantro, minced 
• ¼ cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled 
• 2-3 Jalapenos, seeds removed and diced 
• 1 Lime, juiced 
• 1 tbsp. Mexican Spice

Instructions

In a large bowl add all of the ingredients and toss to combine. Set aside in a small bowl. 

Step 4: Make the guacamole

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe Avocados, seed removed and skin removed 
• ¼ cup fresh Cilantro, minced 
• 1-2 jalapeños, seeds removed and diced 
• 1 tbsp. Minced garlic 
• 2 tbsp. Lime juice 
• ¾ tsp. Salt 
• ¼ tsp. Black pepper 

Instructions

Add the avocados to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork. Mash until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl. Mix until fully combined.

Step 4: Assemble the taco board

1. Place the cabbage in the center of the board. 
2. Place 3 small bowls in the corners of the board: one with the guacamole, the other with corn mixture, and the third one with pico de gallo. 
3. Now place 4 mini bowls in the last corner of the board. 
4. Fill the mini bowls with the salsa, fresh cilantro, avocado crema, and crumbled cotija cheese. 
5. Place the taco meat on top of the red cabbage. 
6. Add the shredded cheese, mini peppers, pepper onion mixture, mini tomatoes, and lime wedges on the board. You can also add jalapeño peppers as decoration.
7. Now add the tortillas, crunchy corn taco shells and tortilla chips on the board. 
8. Garnish and enjoy.

Once your Taco Charcuterie Board is assembled, gather your guests and invite them to create their own personalized tacos.

Encourage them to mix and match the toppings, experiment with different combinations, and savor the delicious flavors. Don’t forget to squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos for a final zesty touch.

Can this taco charcuterie board be used to make taco salads?

Of course! All you need to do is make sure to add more leafy greens, such as romaine or iceberg lettuce to the board. The ingredients listed are just suggestions and you can add your favorite salad ingredients and more fresh veggies to this Mexican board.

Congratulations on crafting a delightful Taco Charcuterie Board that’s sure to impress! This interactive and flavorful spread brings together all the essential taco ingredients in a visually appealing way. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply enjoying a delicious meal, your own taco charcuterie board will create a fiesta on your table. So gather your friends and family, dive into the taco creations, and let the flavor-filled journey begin!

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