A Family Style Taco Night is the easiest way to feed a crowd. Pick a couple proteins and go wild with the toppings so everyone can really live their best life and craft their perfect taco.
Charred Cornfrozen from trader joes cause it’s easy, just thaw it out
Chopped Green Onions
Chopped Chives
Chopped Cilantro
Charred Corn Tortillas
Charred Flour Tortillas
Instructions
For the Grilled Shrimp
Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, lime juice and seasoning. Prepare your gas or charcoal grill to medium high heat. Place the shrimp on the grill over medium high heat and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are fully pink. Remove the shrimp from the grill and set aside. Place on platter for taco night.
For the Grilled Chicken
Combine the vegetable oil, chopped chipotle pepper in adobo and seasoning in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Place the chicken in a large zip top plastic bag and add the marinade. Zip the bag and mix the chicken into the marinade. Place it into the fridge and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
Heat an indoor or outdoor grill to about 400 degrees F (medium high heat). Place the chicken onto the grill and grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Chop the chicken into small bite sized pieces and place on the platter for taco night.
For the Grilled Steak
Combine the ingredients for the flank steak marinade. Add the steak and let marinate for 2 hours.
Heat a grill over medium high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and generously season with salt and pepper. Place the steak on the grill and grill for 4-6 minutes on each side, turning 90 degrees halfway through to get criss-cross grill marks. Cook until medium, or medium, depending on your preference, and then remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice the flank steak against the grain and place on platter for taco night.
To Arrange
Arrange the toppings in various small bowls and DIY your own adventure!
Notes
I find a spread like this helps kids find new flavors they enjoy. When they get to pick and choose and assemble their own plates, you might be surprised at what they gravitate towards.