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    December 28, 2021 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Chorizo Tacos

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    These flavorful chorizo tacos are the perfect combination of spicy and smoky. Top it off with crispy potato sticks and goat cheese for the best tacos ever!

    two chorizo tacos on a wooden board.

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    What Is Chorizo?

    Chorizo is a type of sausage that is sealed in a casing. For this recipe, I used Mexican chorizo which is uncooked ground pork sausage.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • You can serve these chorizo tacos for an appetizer or with refried beans and Spanish yellow rice for a complete meal.
    • Bold flavor in every bite and cooks in under 20 minutes!
    • It’s versatile, you can use any type of ground meat! However, keep in mind that chorizo is already seasoned. If using ground beef or chicken, season with chipotle seasoning or your favorite spices!
    • You can easily turn this into a low-carb and keto-friendly meal. Simply omit the tortillas and potato sticks. Serve the chorizo on lettuce wraps.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Potato Sticks – You can use any ingredient that has crunch! Think fried shallots or crumbled potato chips. However, I highly recommend using potato sticks for this recipe.
    • Goat Cheese – Plain goat cheese was used for this recipe but feel free to use any type of cheese. Queso fresco and cotija works too!
    • Chorizo – I removed it from the casing and cooked it for about 10 minutes.
    • Tortillas – I used corn tortillas but feel free to use flour tortillas.
    • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – Deseeded and finely chopped.
    ingredients for chorizo tacos.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    1. Remove the chorizo from its casing and set it aside.
    2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo to the skillet and break it up using a wooden spoon or meat masher.
    3. Cook the chorizo for 8 minutes while stirring frequently. Add the fresh garlic and chipotle peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt if needed.
    4. Grill some tortillas on the stovetop and top them off with a generous amount of chorizo. Top each taco off with onions, cilantro, potato sticks, and goat cheese.
    5. Serve with fresh lime and enjoy!
    cooked ground chorizo in a black skillet.

    Top Tips For The Ultimate Chorizo Tacos

    • Warm up those tortillas! It makes such a difference. You can use a microwave or stovetop!
    • Want it extra spicy? Add more chipotle peppers.
    • To make these more authentic, omit the goat cheese and potato sticks. Simply serve them with fresh cilantro and raw onions.
    • Place any leftover chorizo in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place the chorizo in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes.
    • Serve with sour cream and hot sauce for extra flavor.
    chorizo tacos with potato sticks up close.

    More Delicious Recipes You Might Enjoy

    • Carne Asada Tacos
    • Crispy Beef Tacos
    • Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
    • Cajun Beef Tacos

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    two chorizo tacos on a wooden board.

    Chorizo Tacos

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These flavorful chorizo tacos are the perfect combination of spicy and smoky. Top it off with crispy potato sticks and goat cheese for the best tacos ever!

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chorizo links casing removed and meat crumbled
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce deseeded and finely chopped

    Toppings

    • 1/4 cup goat cheese
    • 1/2 cup potato sticks
    • fresh cilantro
    • 1 onion finely diced
    • lime, juiced

    Instructions

    • Remove the chorizo from its casing and set it aside. 
    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo to the skillet and break it up using a wooden spoon or meat masher. 
    • Cook the chorizo for 8 minutes while stirring frequently. Add the fresh garlic and chipotle peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt if needed. 
    • Warm up some tortillas on the stovetop and top them off with a generous amount of chorizo. Top each taco off with onions, cilantro, potato sticks, and goat cheese. 

    Notes

    • Warm up those tortillas! It makes such a difference. You can use a microwave or stovetop!
    • Want it extra spicy? Add more chipotle peppers.
    • To make these more authentic, omit the goat cheese and potato sticks. Simply serve them with fresh cilantro and raw onions.
    • Place any leftover chorizo in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place the chorizo in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes.
    • Serve with sour cream and hot sauce for extra flavor.
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