Taco Charcuterie Board
Take Taco Tuesdays to a new level with this epic Taco Charcuterie Board. This dinner board is filled with all the fixin’s to make the ultimate mini steak tacos! Whether creating a game day spread, or celebrating Cinco de Mayo, we love this mini steak tacos board with favortie sides, like corn, beans, and rice!
If you’re looking for tips for how to make an epic taco board, or more info on large charcuterie boards, then you’ve come to the right place. Grab the recipe and tips to make your own Taco Chacuterie Board. Years ago we created this beautiful Easy Taco Dinner Recipe Board–and now it’s super popular all over the web. Yes, I love a good taco board.
Taco Charcuterie Board
Make dinner special with an awesome build-your-own Mexican-inspired board. This board is served on our BIG BOARD, with mini steak tacos.
Why I love this recipe
- You can never have enough food and sides to go along with these tacos.
- When friends and family gather around a Mexican charcuterie board, they are not only experiencing a taco meal, but they are having a conversation and creating more together than they would apart.
- I love to serve a “board,” because they bring everyone together during a game or special night.
- We really love the round boards, but you can also serve on an epic rectangle board, which fits perfectly down the center of a table, or on the countertop.
Gather these ingredients
- Coconut cilantro rice
- Homemade Refried Beans
- Mini steak tacos
- Red salsa
- Grilled Corn Pineapple Salad or Charred Grilled Corn Salad
- Pickled red onions
- Fresh pineapple chunks
- Lime & cilantro
- Chips (optional)
How to make mini steak tacos
This board has everything you need for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo party! It’s actually very simple … because do you ever have leftover steak? I love to freeze it, and then it’s ready to go in tacos–BAM!
This is my go to recipe to use up leftover steak—it comes together in less than 15 minutes! Feel free to sub out the mozzarella for another stringy option, or swap out the protein for leftover chicken or pork!
- Lay down the tortillas on a baking sheet (lined with parchment) so they are barely touching.
- Sprinkle 2 Tbsp of cheese onto the center of each.
- Divide the steak onto the tortillas and place in the oven for 7-10 minutes or until the steak is warm and the cheese is melted. Don’t bake them too long or the tortillas will dry out.
Tips for creating a Taco Charcuterie Board
- The bigger the board, and always with a lip around it, the better! What used to be a “taco bar” is now served on a board!
- Decide which board you will use, and what size it needs to be, per the guests you are serving.
- You can also use a large sheet pan. Just make sure it can fit all your ingredients.
- The first thing you do is plan out where the hot dishes will go. Select your bowls (or plate), and arrange on the board.
- Then decide how you will fill in the board. Chips are a given for a taco board, but we also had fresh pineapple for this board (and served chips on the side).
- There are no hard rules with making boards; just make them your own!
- Here are some nesting bowls, etc. that are perfect for the small amounts of sour cream, salsa, onions, cheese, etc.
How to assemble the board
This board is so easy to assemble. The vibrant colors pop and add a delicious flair.
- Start by putting the larger bowls on the board first.
- Build around those with the extra space that is available.
- At the end, add fresh cilantro, and lime wedges!
What goes on the board?
- The meat. We used steak, but you can use ground turkey, beef, pork, or chicken. You can grab our mini steak tacos recipe.
- Mexican rice. We made a delicious jasmine rice, with lemon and cilantro.
- Beans. We made our own refried beans. But you can use store-bought if you’re in a pinch.
- Side salad. We served this Charred Grilled Corn Salad, which can be served on the side, or on top of the tacos.
- Hard or soft shell tortillas. We melted cheese in small flour tortillas, with chopped steak. Use can also use hard shells.
- Toppings. Any toppings, like finely sliced iceberg lettuce, chopped tomato, onions, cilantro, guacamole, salsa and sour cream. Don’t forget cheese and pickled jalapenos.
- Fruit – we always add a fresh fruit of the season (strawberries, pineapple, watermelon) for a taco board, whether it’s served on the board or on the side.
- Chips – optional, or serve them on a side in a bowl if you run out of room on the board!
Serving
Along with mini steak tacos, we have made homemade refried beans, corn, and coconut rice. Delish! Everyone loves a board or a feast where you can “make your own.”
Storing the “big board”
Everyone asks how I store my boards. In my old house, they fit up on top of my cabinets. In this house, I have them stacked together in the dining room. You can also use the 12 x 36-inch board for a bathtub caddy! Or the 26-inch boards in the center of a dining table or coffee table. The ideas are endless!
More recipes you may enjoy:
- Make your own Salsa Fresca
- Best Bacon Guacamole Recipe
- Everyone RAVES about this homemade Sweet Smokey Zucchini Salsa Recipe!
Get the Recipe:
Taco Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 3 cups Coconut cilantro rice, or other rice
- 3 cups Refried beans
- ½ cup red salsa
- 2 cups corn salad
- ½ cup pickled red onion
- 1 pound fresh pineapple chunks
- Lime to serve
- Cilantro to garnish
Pickled red onions:
- 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 limes, juiced
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Steak tacos:
- 1 ½ pounds leftover steak, cut into bite sized pieces
- 12 mini flour tortillas
- 1 c mozzarella cheese , grated
- salsa, nd other sides to serve, like guacamole, dips, chips, and hot sauce
Instructions
- Add hot mini steak tacos (flour tortillas, steak, melted cheese) to the board right before serving.
- In bowls, fill with refried beans, rice, corn salad, salsa, red onions, and rice.
- Fill in open areas with fruit (pineapple, strawberries, or watermelon).
- Optional to serve with sour cream and tortilla chips!
Directions for red onions:
- In a bowl or jar, add all ingredients and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Taste again before serving and add salt if needed.
Directions for steak tacos:
- Preheat oven to 350. Lay down the tortillas on a baking sheet (lined with parchment) so they are barely touching.
- Sprinkle 3 Tbsp of cheese onto the center of each.
- Divide the steak onto the tacos and place in the oven for 7-10 minutes or until the steak is warm and the cheese is melted. Don’t bake them too long or the tortillas will dry out.
Make the board:
- Arrange the toppings in bowls, and place on the board. Leave a space for the tacos.
- Add the tacos and serve right away while they are hot. You can set them on the board (if not too hot), or on a plate.
- Fill in any open areas with chips. Add all your favorite toppings!
Notes
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I’m Sandy—lover of food, family, cooking, THE BIG BOARD, travel, and bringing people together. Through great recipes and connection around the table, we become better, stronger, and more courageous people. Feasting on Life is real, and every time we do it, we grow a little more. Read more...
WHAT IS IN THE BLUE BOWL, REFRRIED BEANS?
Yes! Homemade refried pinto beans!