Chorizo and Pork Sausage Tacos with Cotija Cheese

Ingredients

- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo
- 1/2 pound pork sausage
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 Romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Salsa, as desired

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sausage Mix
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and vegetable oil. Once the oils shimmer, add the Mexican chorizo and pork sausage. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

2. Season the Meat
Sprinkle the chili powder over the cooked meat mixture and stir well to incorporate the flavor. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.

3. Prepare the Tortillas
In a separate pan, lightly oil or use a dry skillet and heat over medium. Warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side, until they become pliable. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean cloth to keep warm.

4. Assemble the Tacos
Lay the warmed corn tortillas open on a large platter or individual plates. Evenly distribute the sausage mixture among the tortillas.

5. Add Toppings
Top each taco with a portion of chopped Romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, and red onions. Sprinkle each taco generously with crumbled queso fresco and Cotija cheese.

6. Garnish
Add a few slices of avocado to each taco, followed by shredded cheese. Sprinkle cilantro over the top for a fresh finish.

7. Serve and Enjoy
Serve the tacos immediately, allowing guests to add hot sauce and salsa as desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Chorizo tacos
- Pork sausage tacos
- Mexican tacos
- Corn tortillas
- Cotija cheese
- Tex-Mex recipe
- Easy dinner
- Pan fry tacos
- Loaded tacos
- Savory tacos

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

3200 calories

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