It’s no secret I love Mexican food! Especially street food. There’s nothing like a taco truck to absolutely make my day. If you want a healthier version of street food that you can make at home, I have recipes for you! You will LOVE these Chicken Satay scewers, these AMAZING Street Tacos, and the one of my all time favorites Mexican Street Corn.
What is a Chorizo Taco?
If this is your first time having a Chorizo taco, you are in for a treat! Chorizo is a spice blend that is put on ground pork and usually made into a sausage. The Spanish version is a cured pork sausage. Mexican Chorizo is usually fresh (uncured), which is what we are making today. The seasoning is made up of warm and flavorful spices like garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. This dish is traditionally ground pork, but you can use your favorite ground meat. This recipe is fast and easy which I love! It’s also great for feeding a large group! You can also make this meat and use it in other things like enchiladas or even pasta! It’s full of great flavors that will have everyone wanting it again tomorrow!
What is in a Mexican Chorizo Taco?
These delicious Mexican Chorizo Tacos have only a few simple ingredients which makes it the perfect meal for a busy night! This recipe serves about 4 people, but you could double or even triple the recipe for a group. This ground pork is so full of flavor and tacos are always a crowd pleaser. See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Onion: Cooking them first adds flavor to the pan before you even add the meat!Garlic: Garlic is a MUST in this recipe, it actually adds a little sweetness to the dishGround Pork: Mexican chorizo traditionally uses ground pork. You can use other ground meats too!Chorizo Seasoning: I love making this sesaoning at home. I think homemade seasoning blends have more flavor and are fresher!Corn Tortillas: I really like making these at home too. But any tortilla you like will work, even flour tortillas.Cilantro: I add cilantro on top as a garnish. If you aren’t a fan, you could leave this out if you wanted to!Water: I like to add water when I’m cooking the meat. It adds a little more moisture to keep it from being dry.
How to Make Chorizo Tacos
These Mexican Chorizo Tacos are so easy to make, you will have a delicious and flavorful dinner ready in just 15 minutes! They are always a favorite at my house, and it’s so easy to make for a large crowd! The best part (besides the amazing flavor) is that you only need one pan to make this meal. Cleaning up afterward is really fast too!
Cheese: Who doesn’t love cheese on a taco? I would use aged cheddar or a classic Mexican cheese like queso fresco. Some crema on top would be delicious!Fresh Salsa: You can never go wrong with a great pico de gallo! I also love this simple blender salsa recipe that is so fast and easy. If you don’t have time to make a salsa, fresh tomatoes are also really yummy.Other Herbs and Vegetables: Every time I share a recipe with cilantro, I always get asked if you have to use it. Of course not! You can use whatever you like best! Green onions would be perfect. Roasted peppers and avocados would add so much flavor and extra nutrients.
In the Fridge: You can store your taco meat in an airtight container in the fridge and it will stay fresh for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend storing your taco already assembled because the meat will make the tortilla soggy. I like to store my toppings separately from my meat too. This will help keep everything fresh for 5 days. Reheating Chorizo Tacos: You can reheat the meat in the microwave. I recommend reheating your tortillas on the stove because this will help them crisp up again and they will taste fresh! Add your toppings cold just like you did the first day.
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