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Chorizo Tacos
These chorizo tacos are filled with Mexican chorizo and a quick lime crema. Perfect for Taco Tuesday and ready in only 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the tacos
- 1 pound homemade Mexican chorizo
- 12 corn tortillas
- ¼ medium onion, diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
For the lime crema
- ½ cup sour cream
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make the quick lime crema by adding all the ingredients in a small bowl and stirring until fully combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is completely cooked.
- While the chorizo is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate hot skillet or over the open flame on a gas stove for about 30 seconds per each side until warmed through with some toasty brown spots.
- Place the tortillas in a tortilla warmer or cover them in a kitchen towel to keep them warm until ready to eat.
- Fill the corn tortillas with the cooked chorizo and serve with lime crema, chopped cilantro, and diced onions.
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Notes
- I recommend making your own Mexican chorizo at home as the quality is often much better than store-bought. It's easy to make and only requires about 3 more minutes of work. That being said, you can use store-bought chorizo if that's easier. Whatever works for you and your family is best!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tacos
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
185mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tacos | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.