Taco Boats
These fun taco boats use crunchy tortilla boat shells filled with seasoned ground beef shredded cheese and simple toppings that kids can customize exactly the way they like. Letting children build their own taco boats makes dinner interactive and ensures even the pickiest eaters will eat every bite.
Crunchy taco boat shells filled with seasoned beef and cheese for a fun build your own kid friendly dinner.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Filling
Seasoning
Base
Topping
Instructions
Brown the Beef
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat breaking it up with a spoon until no pink remains and it is fully browned throughout. Drain off any excess fat from the pan.
Season the Meat
Add the taco seasoning packet to the browned beef along with the amount of water specified on the packet instructions and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
Set Up the Taco Bar
Arrange the taco boat shells on a large baking sheet or serving tray and set out the shredded cheese sour cream and salsa in small bowls so everyone can reach them easily. This is the fun part where kids take control.
Fill and Serve
Spoon the seasoned beef into each taco boat and let kids add their own cheese sour cream and salsa toppings in whatever amounts they prefer. Serve immediately while the beef is still hot and the shells are crispy.
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