Chorizo Tacos
Seasoned Mexican chorizo cooked until crispy and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. A vibrant, flavorful street-style taco that's ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- ½ lb chorizo sausage
- 6 count corn tortillas
- ¼ medium white onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 count lime
- 1 count avocado
- ½ cup salsa verde
Instructions
- 1
Dice the onion into small pieces and roughly chop the cilantro. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice.
- 2
Remove the chorizo from its casing and break into crumbles.
- 3
Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and crispy.
- 4
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- 5
Place a spoonful of chorizo on each warm tortilla. Top with diced onion, avocado slices, cilantro, and a dollop of salsa verde.
- 6
Squeeze fresh lime juice over each taco and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- lime juicer
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