Chorizo Street Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
506 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chorizo Street Tacos
Description
In Chorizo Street Tacos, the chorizo is cooked over medium heat broken into small pieces until brown and fully cooked. The corn tortillas are warmed either in a skillet or over an open flame to add slight charring and flexibility. Each tortilla is filled with 2 to 3 ounces of the cooked chorizo, and then topped with diced white onion and chopped cilantro or parsley for freshness.
Optional additions include sliced jalapeños for extra heat, salsa or hot sauce for moisture and flavor, crema for cooling richness, and crumbled queso fresco or feta for a mild tangy contrast. Lime wedges are served on the side for squeezing over the tacos to add brightness and acidity that complements the rich and spicy chorizo filling.
This recipe suggests that one chorizo link makes about 3-4 street-size tacos. Doubling up tortillas is an option if desired for added sturdiness. The dish reflects a traditional style of simple, flavorful tacos designed for easy assembly and bold, clean flavors common in street food.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chorizo or 4 chorizo links
- 12-24 corn tortillas street taco size*
- ½ white onion medium-sized, finely diced
- cilantro or parsley, chopped
- salsa optional, or hot sauce of your choosing
- crema (optional)
- queso fresco optional, or feta
- 1-2 jalapeños optional, thinly sliced
- 1-2 limes optional, garnish, cut into squeeze-ready sections
Instructions
- Bring a skillet to medium heat. Add the chorizo to the skillet and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Cook the chorizo for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently until fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat up your corn tortillas. Electric stoves: Heat tortillas in a large skillet for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Repeat this process until all of the tortillas have been heated.Gas stoves: Turn burner to medium heat. Heat tortillas over the open flame, using tongs to flip every few seconds until the perfect char is achieved. I find this takes around 30-45 seconds per tortilla.
- Assemble the tacos. Put 2-3 ounces of chorizo per tortilla (feel free to double up the tortillas if you prefer), then top with onion, cilantro (or parsley), salsa (or crema), jalapenos, and queso fresco (or feta).
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- One chorizo link yields about 3-4 street taco-sized servings.
- Doubling up tortillas can improve durability for holding the chorizo and toppings.
- Warming corn tortillas over a flame or in a skillet enhances flavor and pliability.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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