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Chorizo Tacos

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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Experience the bold, spicy flavors of authentic Mexican chorizo tacos that bring restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen in just 25 minutes
๐ŸŒฎ Create a crowd-pleasing taco bar experience with perfectly seasoned chorizo, zesty lime crema, and fresh toppings that everyone will love

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos (4-6 servings) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (about 450 g) ground pork chorizo

ยฝ onion, minced

1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and minced

1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with a bit of whipping cream)

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon spice blend (such as an over-easy or taco seasoning blend)

ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced

12 small corn tortillas (3 to 4 inches in diameter, street taco size)

Sweet peppers, minced

Avocado, peeled and sliced

Tomato, diced

Pickled red cabbage

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1- Preheat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until it begins to smoke.

2- Add the ground pork chorizo, breaking it into small pieces with a firm spatula, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes while stirring.

3- Stir in the minced onion and jalapeno, then continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until the chorizo is browned and fully cooked, and the onion softens.

4- Remove from heat and keep the mixture warm for assembling later.

5- For the lime crema, mix 1 cup Mexican crema, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon spice blend, ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon minced cilantro in a bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it. Finally, toast the tortillas over an open flame, griddle, skillet, or grill until they are pliable with light brown spots.

6- To assemble, spoon the cooked chorizo mixture into the warm tortillas and add toppings like minced onion, cilantro, lime crema, diced sweet peppers, avocado slices, pickled red cabbage, and more. Serve right away with lime wedges for a fresh touch.

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Notes

๐Ÿ”ฅ For extra crispy chorizo, cook a few minutes longer but watch carefully to avoid drying out the meat
๐ŸŒฎ Layer two tortillas per taco to prevent breakage and add authentic street taco texture
๐Ÿฅ‘ Make the lime crema ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator – it actually tastes better after the flavors meld together

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Resting time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-free (with corn tortillas)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2-3 tacos
  • Calories: 213
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 34mg