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Crispy Chorizo Tacos

Taco night is about to get even more delicious when you put out a platter of these crispy chorizo tacos! Corn tortillas are stuffed with spicy pork chorizo and plenty of Monterey jack cheese and then baked to perfection to make the most irresistible party meal. Plus, these tacos come together in 30 minutes and truly couldn’t be easier to prepare.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 tacos
Calories 183kcal
Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet
  • Large sheet pan
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for brushing tortillas
  • 18 ounces fresh chorizo
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Favorite toppings such as pickled onions, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, etc.

Instructions

  • Turn oven to 450 degrees. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the chorizo and cook through, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Remove chorizo from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to allow the excess grease to drain.
  • Heat a corn tortilla in the microwave just until it's pliable, about 10 seconds, depending on the microwave. Using a pastry brush, coat one side of the tortilla with olive oil. On the uncoated side, add 2 tablespoons chorizo and 1 tablespoon cheese to half of the tortilla. Fold the other side of the tortilla on top, gently pressing to adhere the tortillas to the chorizo mixture. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Place filled tortillas on a large baking sheet. Bake until the tacos start to brown on the bottom side, about five to seven minutes. Flip the tacos and bake until the other side browns and the cheese melts, about another five minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Coating the tortillas with olive oil is what helps us achieve that crispy texture. If you skip this step, the tacos won’t come out right.
  • Bagged shredded cheese come with an anti-clumping agent, so it doesn't melt quite as nicely as freshly shredded cheese.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg