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Tacos de Chorizo y Papa — Chorizo & Potato Tacos

Tacos de Chorizo y Papa

Chorizo & Potato Tacos

Potatoes brown directly in the red, rendered fat left behind by cooked chorizo, soaking up its smoky color before the two are mixed back together for a hearty weeknight filling.

40 min
Serves 12
QuickWeeknight
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Before you cook

Can I use the rendered chorizo fat for anything else?

Yes — the recipe deliberately leaves the red-tinted fat in the skillet after removing the chorizo, then cooks the potatoes directly in it so they pick up the color and smoky flavor as they brown. There's no need to add extra oil.

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Main Filling

  • 12 ozMexican Pork Chorizoloose, casings removed
  • 3 mediumRusset or Yukon Gold Potatoespeeled and diced into small cubes
  • 1/2White Onionfinely chopped
  • to tasteSaltpotatoes need salt during boiling

For Serving

  • as neededCorn Tortillas
  • 1/2 cupFresh Cilantrochopped
  • as neededSalsa Verde

Instrucciones

6 pasos
  1. Cocina el chorizo

    Cook the chorizo

    Cook the chorizo in a wide skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart, until its red fat renders and the chorizo is cooked through.

  2. Retira el chorizo

    Remove the chorizo

    Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the skillet.

  3. Cocina la papa

    Cook the potatoes

    Add the potatoes and cook covered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned.

  4. Agrega la cebolla

    Add the onion

    Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.

  5. Mezcla todo

    Combine everything

    Return the chorizo to the skillet and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt.

  6. Sirve

    Serve

    Serve in warm tortillas with cilantro, onion, and salsa.