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A colorful taco platter displayed on a wooden board, featuring various ingredients.

DIY Taco Board

This DIY taco board turns a simple taco dinner into a colorful, interactive meal perfect for gatherings, with seasoned ground beef or turkey and a variety of toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the taco assembly

  • 8 pieces Soft or hard taco shells Choose based on preference.
  • 1 lb Ground beef or turkey Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning Follow package instructions for preparation.

Toppings

  • 2 cups Shredded lettuce Keep separated until serving.
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes Fresh or canned, as preferred.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or a blend of your choice.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup Guacamole Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Salsa Choose mild or spicy based on preference.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onions Red or white onions are suitable.
  • 1/2 cup Sliced jalapeƱos Adjust quantity for heat preference.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and follow package instructions.
  • Prepare the taco shells according to package instructions.
  • Arrange the cooked meat and toppings on a large board or platter.

Serving

  • Serve the taco shells alongside the toppings for guests to assemble their own tacos.

Notes

Store leftover cooked meat and toppings separately. Keep taco shells in a sealed container.
Keyword Customizable Tacos, DIY Tacos, Family Dinner, Interactive Meal, Taco Board