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Elevate Taco Night with these easy and simple 3 Ingredient Chorizo Street Tacos. Serve with your favorite taco toppings for a delicious meal idea.
We love making tacos for a quick and easy meal idea. These Homemade Chorizo Tacos are a family favorite Mexican Recipe because of the delicious flavors of the Mexican Chorizo. We have even used chorizo in this Chorizo Breakfast Casserole and Chorizo Burger.
If you love tacos as much as we do, then you will love Ground Beef Tacos Recipe, Crock Pot Birria Tacos and Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe.
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Why We Love Chorizo Street Tacos
This is my go-to dinner when I need a quick meal that everyone loves. It is ready in less than 20 minutes and is bursting with flavor.
Everyone can add their favorite toppings to make them their own. Serve them in a corn or flour tortilla for a meal that you can serve for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Mexican Chorizo – We used Fresh Chorizo with casings removed
- Small Corn Tortillas – We used street taco size flour tortillas or corn tortillas
- Small White Onion, finely diced – Red onion can be used for a slightly milder, sweeter flavor.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
The Chorizo is full of delicious spices, but feel free to add in a 1 teaspoon of spices for additional flavor. These are some simple additions.
- Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Garlic Powder
How to Make 3 Ingredient Chorizo Street Tacos
- Step 1 – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, for about 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly crispy. You may need to add in a tablespoon of vegetable oil to prevent the chorizo from sticking in the pan.
- Step 2 – While the chorizo is cooking on medium heat, warm the tortillas. Wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or heat them individually in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Step 3 – To assemble, place a spoonful of cooked chorizo mixture on each warm tortilla and top with a sprinkle of diced onion. We even love to drizzle with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Step 4 – Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Chorizo Sausage – If the chorizo is very fatty, you may want to drain some of the excess fat after cooking.
- Cooking Sausage – While you are cooking the sausage, use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small pieces. The sausage is usually cooked within about 8-10 minutes.
- Tortillas – For a classic street taco, heat the tortilla on your gas stove over open flame. This helps to burn the edges for even more flavor.
Taco Topping Ideas
Anytime we make these street tacos, we love to setup a taco bar with all of our favorite toppings. These are some of our favorites.
- Fresh Cilantro
- Taco Sauce
- Diced Avocado
- Chopped Onions
- Shredded Cheese
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Mango Salsa Recipe
- Fresh Lime Wedges
- Salsa Verde
- Queso Fresco
- Mexican Crema
Serving Suggestions
Chorizo Tacos make the best meal idea. We love to make them for a quick weeknight meal with our favorite side dish recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The reason they are called street tacos is because they are made with a small corn tortilla. They are designed to be eaten on the go for a quick dinner or snack.
We like using Fresh Mexican Style Chorizo to make these Street Tacos. But if you prefer a smokier flavor, then you may want to get Spanish Chorizo.
Chorizo spice level is mild to medium taste. Ground pork is mixed with fat and bold spices to create a delicious smoky flavor.
Storage and Freezer Tips
- Storage – Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Freezer – After the cooked chorizo has cooled, store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 days. I would store the meat separate from the tortillas. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat.
- Reheat – You can reheat the cooked chorizo in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
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3-Ingredient Chorizo Street Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mexican chorizo casings removed
- 16 small corn tortillas street taco size
- 1 small white onion finely diced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chorizo, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, for about 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly crispy.
- While the chorizo is cooking, warm the tortillas. Wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or heat them individually in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- To assemble, place a spoonful of cooked chorizo on each warm tortilla and top with a sprinkle of diced onion.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
