Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with our tantalizing chorizo tacos! These tacos are a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a savory blend of chorizo, potatoes, and vegetables, all nestled in warm, soft tortillas.
For the classic chorizo tacos, we've got you covered with a traditional recipe that captures the essence of Mexican street food. Savor the spicy, smoky notes of chorizo paired with the earthy flavor of potatoes and the crunch of bell peppers.
Craving something a bit more unique? Try our chorizo tacos with sweet potato and black beans. This vegetarian-friendly version offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, with tender sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and a touch of spice from the chorizo.
Get ready to transport your taste buds to Mexico with our chorizo tacos al pastor. Inspired by the classic al pastor, this recipe features succulent chorizo marinated in achiote paste, pineapple, and guajillo chiles. The result is a taco that's bursting with juicy, flavorful goodness.
And for a truly indulgent experience, try our chorizo tacos with creamy avocado salsa. This recipe combines the richness of chorizo with the creamy texture of avocado and the tangy flavors of salsa. It's a perfect blend of spice, creaminess, and freshness.
No matter your preference, our collection of chorizo taco recipes has something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!
EASY CHORIZO STREET TACOS
5 ingredients, amazing tacos.
Provided by evostoplight
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 17m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix chorizo and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce together in a bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add chorizo mixture and cook until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chorizo to a plate, reserving grease in the skillet.
- Heat tortillas in the reserved grease in skillet over medium heat until warmed, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Stack 2 tortillas on top of each other for each taco. Fill with chorizo, onion, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 465.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHORIZO-POTATO TACOS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl, add 1/2 cup water and season with salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over high heat, then add the squash and cook until browned but still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cooking water and cook, tossing, until the potatoes are browned and the sausage is cooked through, 5 to 6 more minutes. Season with salt.
- Combine the tomatoes, scallion, jalapeno and cilantro in a bowl and season with salt. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp towel and warm in the microwave, about 1 minute. Fill with the squash and chorizo mixture and sprinkle with the cheese and salsa. Top with sour cream and/or guacamole, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 58 milligrams, Sodium 855 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams
CHORIZO, POTATO, AND EGG BREAKFAST TACOS (TEX-MEX)
In south Texas, breakfast tacos are a way of life. There is a taco joint on every street corner. I make tacos for breakfast almost every weekend. This mixture is one of our favorites. I took a big batch in to work one morning and it was a huge hit.
Provided by Pokey in San Antonio
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 16 tacos, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel and dice 3 medium baking potatoes. Pieces should be about what you would do for potato salad (about 1/2" cubed).
- Heat oil and brown potatoes. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Once the potatoes start to brown, reduce heat and cover. The idea is to have them lightly brown, but still soft. Add the sliced onions when you cover and reduce the temp to med-low. Stir occasionally. When done, set aside.
- The best chorizo is a kielbasa style (big fat links in natural skin). Remove from skin and chop up. Fry in skillet until done, drain and set aside. Reserve 2 tbl of the chorizo grease.
- Scramble the eggs in the reserved grease. Salt and pepper the eggs, and when almost set, add the potatoes and the chorizo.
- Fold the mixture together then cover and remove from the heat. Serve immediately on warm flour tortillas, toped with cheddar cheese and your favorite taco sauce.
BREAKFAST TACOS WITH HOMEMADE CHORIZO, CRISPY POTATOES, AND EGG
Super-flavorful (and super-easy) homemade fresh chorizo and crispy hash brown potatoes take these tasty breakfast tacos to the next level.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Pork Breakfast Kid-Friendly Cinco de Mayo Jalapeño Tortillas Taco Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the chorizo:
- Using the flat side of a knife, smash garlic. Finely chop, then sprinkle with salt. Press flat side of knife into garlic and drag it across, repeating until a paste forms. Place pork in a medium bowl and add garlic paste. Finely chop 1 medium-sized chipotle chile with seeds and add to pork (you should have about 1 Tbsp. chopped chile). Add vinegar and 2 Tbsp. adobo from can and stir to combine.
- Make the tacos:
- Heat 8 cups cold water in a large pot over medium-high. Add potatoes and vinegar and season liberally with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are just tender, about 5 minutes, and drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high. Add 1 Tbsp. oil and reserved chorizo. Cook, breaking chorizo into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl, and reserve fat in skillet. (You will need 3 tablespoons fat to cook the potatoes, so add a few more tablespoons of oil if necessary.)
- Heat the skillet over medium. Add potatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Toss potatoes in oil and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, about 18 minutes. Be patient-cooking your potatoes slowly will guarantee a soft, fluffy interior and a perfectly crisp exterior. Add scallions and 1 Tbsp. butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions are soft, 2 minutes more. Add potato mixture to chorizo; reserve skillet.
- While potatoes cook, combine eggs, milk, 1/4 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Heat tortillas in a dry medium skillet over medium until hot and lightly toasted (or wrap them in damp paper towels and heat in a microwave for about 20 seconds). Wrap in damp paper towels and keep warm between 2 plates.
- Heat reserved skillet over medium and add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Add egg mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely set, about 2 minutes. Return sausage and potatoes to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until reheated, about 2 minutes.
- Place 2 tortillas each on 4 plates and divide egg mixture among tortillas. Top with cheese, hot sauce, avocado, and cilantro.
- Do Ahead
- Chorizo can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
VEGAN POTATO SOY CHORIZO TACOS
This is a vegan version of popular Mexican tacos made are traditionally made with potatoes and pork chorizo that are deep fried, but I prefer this healthier version where you just heat the tortillas on the griddle with a very small amount of oil until they are crispy. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]
Provided by gem
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 53m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
- Transfer boiled potatoes to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher, adding reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Cook soy chorizo for 5 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and mix well.
- Heat tortillas on a hot griddle over medium heat to soften them. Fill them with equal amounts of potato-chorizo mixture. Fold them in half and brush the outside of the tortillas with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place tacos on the hot griddle and cook, turning once, until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.6 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 961.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CHORIZO, POTATO, AND EGG TACOS
This spicy mix of eggs and potatoes is a fun dish for breakfast or brunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 8 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Place poblano on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until charred, 7 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. (Alternatively, roast over a low gas flame.) Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let steam 10 minutes. Rub with a paper towel to remove skin. Discard stem and seeds and slice poblano into 2-inch strips.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet with a lid, bring potato to a boil in 1 cup cold water. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender when pierced with a knife, about 7 minutes. Drain potato and return to skillet. Add chorizo and cook over medium-high, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until sausage is cooked through and potato begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add eggs and cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve with tortillas, poblano strips, and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g
CHORIZO AND SCRAMBLED EGG BREAKFAST TACOS
Categories Cheese Egg Onion Breakfast Brunch Sauté Quick & Easy High Fiber Sausage Cilantro Tortillas Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush large nonstick skillet with olive or vegetable oil. Char tortillas over gas flame or directly on electric burner until blackened in spots, turning with tongs. Arrange tortillas in single layer in skillet. Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/4 cup grated cheese and set aside.
- Whisk eggs and 2 tablespoons cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté chorizo sausage in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add green onions and sauté 2 minutes. Add egg mixture and stir until very softly set, about 1 minute. Remove egg mixture from heat.
- Cook tortillas in skillet over high heat until beginning to crisp on bottom, but still soft and pliable, about 1 minute. Divide egg mixture among tortillas and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Fold each tortilla in half. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce, if desired.
SUNNY'S EASY CHORIZO AND BEAN TACOS
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 20m
Yield 6 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and garlic, breaking up the chorizo with a wooden spoon to resemble ground meat. Cook through. Add the refried beans with a little water, if necessary, to get a smooth, not-too-dry consistency, and stir to combine with the chorizo and onions.
- Make the tacos. Arrange the tortillas on a plate using two for each taco. Add the chorizo mixture, cheese, a few radish slices, a few cilantro leaves and a shake of hot sauce. Repeat for the remaining tortillas and filling.
POTATO, POBLANO, AND CHORIZO TACOS
Make and share this Potato, Poblano, and Chorizo Tacos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Cut poblanos in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
- Place poblano halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil for 8 minutes, until blackened. Place in a paper bag; fold close tightly.Let stand 5 minutes. Peel; coarsely chop.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add potato to pan; cook 3 minutes. Add poblano, corn, red pepper, and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion mixture to potato. Add chorizo to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes, stirring to crumble. Return potato mixture to pan. Stir in stock and salt; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until potato is tender, chorizo is done, and liquid almost evaporates.
- Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium-high heat directly on the eye of a burner for about 15 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Arrange about 1/3 C potato mixture in center of each tortilla; top with 1 1/2 teaspoons onions and 1/ 1/2 teaspoons cheese. Serve with lime wedges.
RICK'S POTATO AND CHORIZO TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
For a fresh-baked flavor, chef Rick Bayless wraps store-bought tortillas in a clean, damp kitchen towel, and warms them in the microwave in a covered casserole dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 12 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine chorizo and onion. Cook, stirring often, until sausage is cooked through and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. If sausage has rendered more than a light coating of fat over bottom of skillet, pour off extra. Add potatoes, and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring often, until potatoes begin to brown, about 8 minutes. As mixture cooks, mash everything together a little with back of a spoon or a spatula, scraping up any crusty bits of potato, so that it roughly holds together. Cover, and keep warm over very low heat.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeno. Pulse until fine. Add avocado, and pulse until combined. Season with salt.
- Wrap tortillas in a warm, damp kitchen towel, put them in a microwave-safe casserole dish, and cover. Warm in the microwave for 4 minutes, remove, and let stand a few minutes. Top each tortilla with potato mixture and avocado salsa, fold in half, and serve.
CHORIZO, POTATO & EGG TACOS
You don't know what your missing until you've had "Mexican Breakfast Tacos" with fresh salsa. While I lived in San Antonio, Texas I got addicted to breakfast tacos and not only had them for breakfast but midnight snacks as well. I looked forward to eating them when I went to work at Alphonso's Mexican Restaurant and this one is...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Fry up your cooked & diced potatoes in a pan on low heat w/some butter or oil. Season them with the adobo, salt & pepper. Put them in a bowl and set aside.
- 2. Fry up your chorizo just like you would ground sausage. Do not drain your chorizo unless it is really greasy. Ours is from a local butcher so it is perfect w/seasoning & flavor not too much grease. When the chorizo is almost done I add the potatoes and mix it together.
- 3. Whisk your eggs and cream together and add to your chorizo & potato mixture. Cook till done.
- 4. Some fresh salsa makes these tacos superior. This is my homemade yellow tomato salsa that I am currently out of. Looking forward to summer and canning some more.
- 5. Heat up some tortillas in microwave w/a damp paper towel around them or on the stove in a pan for 20 - 30 seconds for each one. Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of chorizo mixture, a pinch of cheese, salsa and then wrap them in tinfoil or serve and eat immediately. --my husband likes sour cream & hot sauce on his.
WALNUT "CHORIZO" TACOS WITH PICKLED VEGETABLES
"A walnut "chorizo" meat is the base for these spicy tacos. Topped with pickled jalapeno peppers and radishes and finished with a squeeze of lime, these are a fresh take on traditional meat tacos. For a creamy addition, place a layer of mashed avocado onto the tortillas before filling with "chorizo" and vegetables."
Provided by California Walnuts
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Stir together lime juice, sugar, and sea salt in a small bowl. Stir in radishes, jalapenos, and garlic slices and let stand for 30 minutes to pickle.
- Meanwhile, to prepare "chorizo" crumble, place walnuts and beans in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 2 tablespoons oil and remaining crumble ingredients to food processor and pulse again until mixture is finely chopped and resembles ground meat, stirring several times and moving the mixture from the bottom of the food processor bowl to the top to evenly mix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a very large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add "chorizo" mixture to skillet and cook for 10 minutes or until mixture is nicely browned and resembles ground meat, stirring frequently.
- Brush each tortilla lightly with oil or coat with cooking spray. Cook briefly on a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat to brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Keep tortillas warm in foil until ready to serve.
- Remove pickled vegetables from liquid and discard garlic slices. Fill each tortilla with equal amounts of "chorizo" and pickled vegetables. Garnish with lettuce and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
VEGETARIAN CHORIZO TACOS
DH likes the vegetarian Chorizo better then the meat Chorizo's he grew up with. So he was thrilled when I re-worked the tacos he grew up with.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook chorizo per package directions. Set aside.
- Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook onion and potato until onion is tender and potatoes are browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chorizo and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in the cheese and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat tortillas one at a time in skillet untill softened. Spoon about 1/2 cup filling mixture onto each tortilla and fold in half. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute tacos until lightly browned about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
CORN CHORIZO TACOS
Make and share this Corn Chorizo Tacos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by brandiebarker
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 12 Tacos, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook chorizo until crispy; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tbsp of fat from skillet and add sliced red onion. Cook, stirring over medium-high heat until just soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn kernels and chorizo and cook briefly to heat through. Fill 12 heated corn tortillas with corn mixture and serve with lime wedges, sour cream and chopped cilantro.
CHORIZO TACOS
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until brown and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
- Over a hot grill or in a clean skillet over high heat, heat the tortillas until warmed through and pliable. Divide the sausage filling among the warm tortillas and serve with desired accompaniments.
SPICY CHICKEN AND CHORIZO TACOS
My husband loves spicy food (I'm getting there, too; give me some time) so I reached for a heavily seasoned fresh chorizo from my local Latin market and topped these tacos with a chipotle cream and quick pickled jalapenos - both of which I made fresh at home in the time it took the meats to cook through.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season the chicken breasts with the cumin, coriander, oregano and some salt and pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet along with the chorizo and drizzle all of the meats with the oil. Roast the chicken and chorizo until the chicken is cooked through and chorizo are golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- While the meats are roasting prepare the pickled jalapenos. In a small pot, combine the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt; bring the liquids to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat, toss in the jalapenos, and let sit for at least 10 minutes. Set aside.
- While the meats are roasting prepare the chipotle cream. In a small bowl stir together the sour cream, chipotle in adobo, adobo sauce, honey or agave and a pinch of salt. Set aside. When the meats come out of the oven, thinly slice them and squeeze the juice of the lime over top.
- Serve the sliced chicken and chorizo along with the pickled jalapenos, chipotle cream, tortillas, and whatever taco toppings you like.
Tips:
- Choose the right chorizo: Mexican chorizo is a fresh sausage that is typically made with pork, chili peppers, and spices. It is not cured or smoked, so it must be cooked before eating. Spanish chorizo is a dry-cured sausage that can be eaten without cooking.
- Cook the chorizo thoroughly: Chorizo should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure that it is safe to eat. You can cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through.
- Use a variety of toppings: Tacos are a great way to use up leftover ingredients. Try topping your tacos with your favorite Mexican-inspired ingredients, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese.
- Get creative with your taco shells: You can use traditional corn or flour tortillas, or you can try something different, such as wonton wrappers, lettuce leaves, or even bell peppers.
Conclusion:
Chorizo tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a taco that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chorizo tacos a try!
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