Quick Chorizo Beef Tacos
Ingredients
- 8 hard shell taco shells
to serve
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- ½ onion
finely chopped
- 2 cups finely sliced iceberg lettuce
- Marion’s Kitchen Coconut Sriracha or your favourite hot sauce
to serve
- Fresh tomato salsa
- 250g cherry tomatoes
sliced, 9 oz
- 1 jalapeño chilli
finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander
cilantro
- Taco filling
- 2 fresh chorizo sausages
- 300g beef mince
10.5 oz
- ½ can chickpeas
drained
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
cilantro
- juice of half a lime
- sea salt
- Sour cream ‘crema’
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 4 tbsp water
Directions
- 1
1.Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Place a large frying pan over high heat.
- 2
2.While waiting for the pan to heat up, make the tomato salsa. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. Set aside for later. - 3
3.To cook the filling, squeeze out the chorizo meat from the sausage casings and add to the hot pan (discard the sausage casings). Use a spatula to break up the chorizo. Add the beef mince and break that up also. Leave the chorizo and beef alone (don’t stir it!) to sear for 4-5 minutes. Once you’ve got some lovely colour going on and it’s starting to smell like hamburgers, give it all a toss, then stir through the chickpeas and cook until the meat is cooked through and nice and charry. - 4
4.In the meantime, place the taco shells in the oven for about 5-6 minutes until crisped up and warmed through. You can also make the ‘crema’ by mixing the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Set aside. - 5
5.Add the smoked paprika and gochujang to the taco filling and mix well. Toss through the coriander. Season with salt to taste. - 6
6.Take taco shells out of oven. To assemble, fill the taco shells with layers of cheese, beef mixture, tomato salsa and top with a sprinkling of onion and shredded lettuce. Drizzle with the crema and coconut sriracha or hot sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Quick Chorizo Beef Tacos
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About this Recipe
Craving quick tacos with a satisfying crunch and bold flavor? These Quick Chorizo Beef Tacos bring back that nostalgic vibe with a smoky, spicy kick, ready in just 15 minutes.
The magic of this recipe lies in its incredibly fast cook time and the dynamic duo of beef mince and fresh chorizo, creating a deeply savory and spicy filling. Paired with a vibrant fresh tomato salsa and a cooling sour cream 'crema,' every bite is a balanced explosion of flavors and textures.
Prepare for a delightful trip down memory lane with these easy-to-make tacos. You'll savor the irresistible crunch of hard shell taco shells, generously filled with a deliciously charred beef and chorizo mix that boasts smoky and spicy notes. This is perfectly complemented by the bright, tangy fresh tomato salsa, crisp iceberg lettuce, and a cool, creamy sour cream 'crema'. It’s a hearty, flavorful dish that feels both comforting and exciting, all coming together in a flash.
Feel free to adjust the heat level to your liking with Marion’s Kitchen Coconut Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce. For an extra pop of freshness, consider adding more chopped coriander to the salsa. You can also swap out the grated cheddar for another mild cheese if you prefer.
These speedy tacos are perfect for a weeknight dinner when you need a satisfying meal fast, or for an impromptu taco night with friends. Serve them piled high with all the toppings for a fun, interactive meal.