🌮 Crispy Chorizo & Potato Tacos with Lime Crema

Smoky chorizo, crispy potatoes, and zesty lime crema all wrapped in warm tortillas — these bold street-style tacos are comfort food with serious edge.


🧑‍🍳 Overview

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: ~40 minutes
  • Servings: 4 tacos
  • Cuisine: Street Food–Inspired

📝 Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 lb (225g) fresh chorizo (or spicy sausage)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Lime Crema:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Zest & juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of salt

For Assembly:

  • 4 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Pickled red onions (optional)
  • Lime wedges, to serve

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Lime Crema

  • Whisk together sour cream, lime zest, juice, and salt. Chill until serving.

2. Cook the Potatoes

  • Boil diced potatoes in salted water for 8–10 minutes until tender. Drain well.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and crisp for 5–7 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

3. Cook the Chorizo

  • In the same pan, cook chorizo and red onion until browned and cooked through.
  • Add crisped potatoes to the pan and toss to combine. Keep warm.

4. Assemble the Tacos

  • Warm tortillas and fill with chorizo-potato mix.
  • Drizzle with lime crema and top with cilantro and pickled onions.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per taco, approx.)

  • Calories: ~360
  • Protein: 15g
  • Carbs: 26g
  • Fat: 22g

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📂 Categories

  • Main Categories: Tacos, Street Food
  • Additional Tags:
    • Chorizo Recipes
    • Potato Tacos
    • Lime Crema
    • Weeknight Dinner
    • Street-Style Tacos
    • Handheld Meals