These Chorizo & Potato Tacos are the ultimate street-taco vibe at home: spicy crumbled chorizo and tender, golden potatoes mingle with onions and cilantro, all tucked into warm corn tortillas. With just four core ingredients, they’re ready in 15 minutes perfect for busy weeknights or casual taco nights.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Minimal Ingredients: Only chorizo, potatoes, onion, and cilantro, plus tortillas.
- Quick & Hearty: Ready in 15 minutes, yet satisfying enough for dinner or a party snack.
- Bold Flavor: Smoky spicy chorizo infuses the potatoes for extra depth.
- Customizable Toppings: Add avocado, salsa, or queso fresco if you like.
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Knife & cutting board
- Tortilla warmer or separate skillet
Timings & Servings
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Yields: 8 tacos (serves 4)
Nutritional Information (per taco)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 oz fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed)
- 2 cups diced Yukon gold potatoes (½″ cubes)
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: lime wedges, sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet:
– Warm a large skillet over medium heat. - Cook Chorizo:
– Add chorizo, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 3 minutes until it starts to brown. - Add Potatoes & Onion:
– Stir in potatoes and onion. Season lightly with salt (chorizo is salty).
– Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender and chorizo is crisp. - Warm Tortillas:
– While filling cooks, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or tortilla warmer for 30 seconds each side. - Assemble Tacos:
– Divide chorizo-potato mixture among tortillas.
– Top with cilantro and any optional garnishes. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Pro Tips
- Even Potato Cooking: Parboil diced potatoes 2 minutes if you need them softer faster.
- Tortilla Crispness: For slightly crisp shells, toast tortillas in a bit of oil.
- Milder Version: Use sweet Spanish chorizo or mix 50/50 with ground pork to reduce spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes – use corn tortillas (as listed) and ensure chorizo contains no fillers. - How do I store leftovers?
Store filling in an airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat gently before assembling fresh tacos. - What else can I add?
Quick-pickled onions, avocado slices, or a squeeze of crema make great toppings.
Speedy 4-Ingredient Chorizo & Potato Tacos
These Chorizo & Potato Tacos are the ultimate street-taco vibe at home: spicy crumbled chorizo and tender, golden potatoes mingle with onions and cilantro, all tucked into warm corn tortillas. With just four core ingredients, they’re ready in 15 minutes perfect for busy weeknights or casual taco nights.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
Heat the Skillet:
- – Warm a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook Chorizo:
- – Add chorizo, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 3 minutes until it starts to brown.
Add Potatoes & Onion:
- – Stir in potatoes and onion. Season lightly with salt (chorizo is salty).
- – Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender and chorizo is crisp.
Warm Tortillas:
- – While filling cooks, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or tortilla warmer for 30 seconds each side.
Assemble Tacos:
- – Divide chorizo-potato mixture among tortillas.
- – Top with cilantro and any optional garnishes. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Notes
Pro Tips
- Even Potato Cooking: Parboil diced potatoes 2 minutes if you need them softer faster.
- Tortilla Crispness: For slightly crisp shells, toast tortillas in a bit of oil.
- Milder Version: Use sweet Spanish chorizo or mix 50/50 with ground pork to reduce spice.
- Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes – use corn tortillas (as listed) and ensure chorizo contains no fillers. - How do I store leftovers?
Store filling in an airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat gently before assembling fresh tacos. - What else can I add?
Quick-pickled onions, avocado slices, or a squeeze of crema make great toppings.
