Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

Olive Oil

0.5 lb

Ground Beef

0.5 lb

Ground Chorizo

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

1 unit

Flour Tortillas

To Serve

1 cup

Prepared Chili

1 cup

Cheddar Cheese

Shredded

1 unit

Fritos

For Garnish

1 unit

Jalapeno

Sliced Into Rounds

1 unit

Serrano Chile

Sliced Into Rounds

1 cup

Mayonnaise

1 tbsp

Chipotle Adobo Sauce

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add olive oil to the skillet.

Step 3
~3 min

Add ground beef and ground chorizo to the skillet.

Step 4
~3 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté the beef and chorizo until cooked through, about 7 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.

Step 6
~3 min

Drain any excess liquid from the skillet and set the cooked meat aside.

Step 7
~3 min

Prepare the chipotle mayo by mixing mayonnaise and chipotle adobo sauce in a bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 8
~3 min

To assemble the tacos, place some of the chorizo/beef mixture onto a flour tortilla.

Step 9
~3 min

Top the meat mixture with prepared chili, shredded cheddar cheese, Fritos, jalapeno slices, and serrano chile slices.

Step 10
~3 min

Garnish with a dollop of chipotle mayo on top.

Step 11
~3 min

Repeat the process until all the meat mixture has been used.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, toast the tortillas before filling.

Add a squeeze of lime juice for a touch of acidity.

Customize the toppings to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chili can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Offer a variety of toppings for guests to customize their tacos.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Taco Tuesday

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Meal
Party Food
Game Day

Popularity Score

70/100

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