Chorizo Con Papa Tacos
Crispy chorizo and tender potatoes sautéed together, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. Ready in 20 minutes—a classic Mexican street food.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chorizo, casings removed
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, diced small (about 1/2-inch)
- ½ medium white or yellow onion, diced
- 8 count corn or flour tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 count lime
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until hot, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add chorizo to the dry skillet, breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
- 3
Cook chorizo 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fat renders and edges brown.
- 4
Add diced potatoes and onion to the skillet, stirring to coat with chorizo fat.
- 5
Cook uncovered 12–14 minutes, stirring every 2–3 minutes, until potatoes turn golden and tender.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 20 seconds per side, or over a gas flame until pliable.
- 8
Fill each tortilla with 2–3 tablespoons of chorizo-potato mixture.
- 9
Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- cutting board and knife
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