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Chorizo & Potato Tacos Dorados

Chorizo & Potato Tacos Dorados

Serves: 3 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 50 mins

Chorizo & Potato Tacos Dorados: pass-the-plate Mexican that disappears quickly.



 

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • For the Filling
  • 250g Mexican chorizo (or spicy cooking chorizo, casing removed)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or lard
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the Tacos
  • 8–10 corn tortillas (small size)
  • Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
  • For the Garnish
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco (or feta)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Salsa of choice (salsa roja or salsa verde both work)
  • Optional Sides
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Pickled jalapeños

Instructions

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Cook the Potatoes

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  1. Step 1

    Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced potatoes and cook until just tender (about 8 minutes).

  3. Step 3

    Drain and set aside.

Make the Filling

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  1. Step 4

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Step 5

    Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.

  3. Step 6

    Add chorizo, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  4. Step 7

    Stir in potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook a further 3–4 minutes so the flavors meld.

Prepare the Tacos

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  1. Step 8

    Warm tortillas briefly so they’re pliable.

  2. Step 9

    Spoon a line of filling down the center of each tortilla, fold in half, and press gently.

  3. Step 10

    Heat a layer of oil in a skillet (about ½ cm deep).

  4. Step 11

    Fry tacos in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

  5. Step 12

    Drain on paper towels.

Assemble & Serve

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  1. Step 13

    Plate tacos, then top with shredded lettuce/cabbage, tomato, queso fresco, and cilantro.

  2. Step 14

    Serve hot with salsa, lime wedges, and a cold beer on the side.

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