Savory, flavorful, and easy to customize, these potato and chorizo tacos combine tender diced potatoes with Mexican chorizo, sautéed onions, and a creamy avocado salsa. Served in warm corn tortillas, this traditional combination of papas con chorizo makes a satisfying meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The fresh tomatillo and avocado salsa adds a bright, creamy finish that balances the rich, seasoned filling.
For this recipe, you’ll need:
For the Papas con Chorizo:
For the Avocado Salsa (Salsa de Aguacate):
For Serving:
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the diced potatoes and salt.
Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
In a large, well-seasoned skillet, sauté pan, or griddle over medium heat, combine the Mexican chorizo and finely chopped white onion.
Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is fully cooked and the onions are soft.
Drain off any excess fat.
Add the cooked potatoes to the chorizo and onion mixture.
Using a spatula, gently mash and stir the potatoes into the chorizo. Continue cooking for approximately 8 minutes, or until the potatoes begin to brown and develop a slightly crispy texture.
Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
In a food processor, combine the chopped tomatillos, garlic cloves, and serrano chiles.
Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
Add the ripe avocados and process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with a consistency similar to light mayonnaise.
Season with salt to taste.
Warm the corn tortillas using your preferred method until soft and pliable.
For each serving, divide approximately ⅔ cup of the warm potato and chorizo mixture between two corn tortillas.
Fold each tortilla in half to form a taco.
Top each serving with approximately 2 tablespoons of avocado salsa.
Serve immediately while the tacos are warm.
These potato and chorizo tacos bring together tender potatoes, savory Mexican chorizo, and fresh avocado salsa for a hearty, flavorful meal. The potatoes absorb the seasonings from the chorizo while developing lightly browned edges, creating a satisfying filling that pairs perfectly with warm corn tortillas.
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