Quick and Easy Chorizo Tacos Recipe

This 15 minute Chorizo Tacos recipe is for those nights when you are starving and need to eat—NOW! Super rich and flavorful Mexican chorizo piled into warm corn tortillas then topped with onion and cilantro, queso fresco, and salsa verde. Check out the video!

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I love to spend hours in the kitchen patiently filling Chiles Rellenos or individually frying each ingredient for that perfect mole recipe but sometimes we just need to eat, like right. now. That’s when I’m grateful to have homemade chorizo in the freezer for a quick batch of these easy street tacos.

Just because they are simple however, doesn’t mean they are basic. Far from it. The secret to the juiciest, most delectable chorizo tacos is to toast each corn tortilla then give it a quick dip in the simmering chorizo, coating the tortillas in the delicious juices, just like they do at your favorite taco stand.

Let’s take a look at how to make them!

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What Does Chorizo Sausage Contain?

If you’ve never made your own homemade chorizo, I definitely recommend giving it a try. Once I started making my own, I never buy the store bought stuff anymore. Homemade chorizo has way less fat and you can make it the way you like it.

My homemade chorizo mixture has garlic cloves, salt, coriander, vinegar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion, and dried chiles. You could make spicy chorizo by adding chili powder.

What is Chorizo Tacos Made Of?

This taco recipe is so very simple. It is made with browned Mexican chorizo (which is different from Spanish chorizo). I highly suggest making your own chorizo from ground pork, it is really very easy. You could also use store bought chorizo as well, which makes this recipe even quicker.

The cooked chorizo gets spooned into warm tortillas (I prefer corn but you could also use flour tortillas) and then topped with your favorite salsa (mine is Salsa Verde), chopped onions and cilantro.

That’s it! You don’t need much else because the chorizo has tons of flavor, made with lots of spice, and has incredible taste all on its own.

If you are going to make homemade chorizo and your own Salsa Verde, this recipe will obviously take longer than 15 minutes but I like to keep these ingredients handy in my refrigerator or freezer for when I need a quick meal.

*Can you use Spanish chorizo for tacos? Spanish chorizo is a cured sausage, like salami, that doesn’t need to be cooked first. I suppose you could use it for tacos, but not as a substitute for Mexican chorizo. I like to use Spanish chorizo like I would bacon, chopped small and sautéed until crisp then used as a garnish for other taco fillings.

Ingredients For Chorizo Street Tacos

• Mexican Chorizo
• Avocado oil
• Tortillas
• Chopped white onion
• Chopped cilantro
• Salsa Verde
• Queso fresco cheese
• More favorite toppings options: thinly sliced radishes, guacamole, Mexican crema, avocado slice, thinly sliced jalapenos,

How To Make Them

step one

Cook chorizo. Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil or vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is firm and has turned from a brick red color to more of a reddish brown, about 5 minutes.

step two

Prepare tortillas. While chorizo is cooking, toast tortillas over the open flame of your gas stove or in a hot, dry comal or large skillet over medium heat. Then dip into the simmering chorizo to coat the outside in the sauce. Set tortillas on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Yes, your hands will get messy when you eat them and that’s okay.

step three

Serve. Spoon chorizo into tortillas and top with chopped onion, salsa, and cilantro, I like a squeeze of fresh lime juice too.

What Do You Eat Chorizo With?

Obviously in tacos is one of my favorite ways to enjoy chorizo. If you want to make these tacos into more of a meal here are a few great side dishes to serve with it:

• Best Ever Canned Black Beans
• Pickled Red Onions {Cebollas Curtidas}
• Crock Pot Borracho Beans
• Vegan Ceviche with Avocado and Lime
• Veracruz Style Hominy

More Taco Recipes You’ll Love!

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• Tacos Al Pastor with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
• Grilled Fish Tacos with Sweet Corn Salsa
• Chicken Tinga Tacos
• Beer-Braised Beef Barbacoa Tacos
• Vegan Chipotle Mushroom Tacos with Jicama Salad

Need Dinner In An Instant?

Chorizo Tacos it is! Let me know when you make it by snapping a pic and tagging me on Instagram @holajalapeno and #holajalapeno so I can see or leave me a comment below (don’t forget to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating) ! Also, sign up for my weekly newsletter, lots of good stuff there too!

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