Chorizo Tacos Recipe
This is my favorite chorizo tacos recipe with spicy Mexican chorizo served over warmed corn tortillas with red onion, fresh cilantro, sliced peppers and creamy chipotle sauce.
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 12 ounces Homemade Mexican Chorizo or use your favorite store bought brand
- 8 corn tortillas warmed
- For Serving/Toppings. Sliced jalapenos, chopped red onion, fresh chopped cilantro, hot sauce, chipotle sauce or chipotle aioli.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add the white onion and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Add the chorizo and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 10 minutes, until it cooks through. If you prefer crispy chorizo, continue to cook another 4-5 minutes, until the edges crisp up. Remove from heat.
- Serve the spicy chorizo mixture over warmed tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutritional information estimated without the toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg