Spicy Chorizo Tacos

I love tacos. Who doesn’t? These spicy chorizo tacos are not only delicious but are easy to make. Pre-make at home and warm up at camp or cook over a fire, these are sure to be a favorite.

Tip – if you’re not a fan of spicy, add a little extra honey and tomato paste to the meat.

What You’ll Need

  • flour tortillas
  • 1 lime
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican spice blend (I use paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder)
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • ground pepper

What To Do

Fire pit at Sleepy Hollow State Park

I prefer to pre-cook the meat and warm it up at the campsite to save time and have fewer ingredients to take with me. However, it is entirely up to your preference.

  1. Zests the lime and quarter it.
  2. In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine the cabbage, juice of 2 lime wedges, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coast. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, for at least 10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayo and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil until hot. Add the chorizo and diced onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned and fully cooked.
  5. Add the honey and tomato paste to the meat. Continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Wrap the tortillas individually in aluminum foil and warm up over the coals or on a campfire stove.
  7. Assemble the tacos using the warmed tortillas, lime mayo, cooked chorizo and onion, and marinated cabbage (discarding any liquid). Enjoy!

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