Smoky Chorizo Street Tacos
Discover a delicious copycat recipe for smoky chorizo street tacos, inspired by a famous Tex-Mex restaurant. This unforgettable dish combines the vibrant flavors of grilled Mexican chorizo with tangy pineapple salsa and a burst of citrus from lime wedges.
Allergens
Soy (if using store-bought chorizo), Dairy (cotija cheese)
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh Mexican chorizo sausage 8 corn tortillas 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage and break it into bite sized pieces.
- Grill the chorizo for 5 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Meanwhile, warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute per side or until slightly crispy.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of chorizo on each tortilla, followed by cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for a burst of citrus flavor.
Chef’s Insight
To add extra smokiness, try grilling the lime wedges alongside the chorizo.
Notes
Be sure to remove the casing from the chorizo before cooking for the best texture.