Beef Chorizo Tacos
Each person gets three filling tacos for a satisfying meal full of fresh veggie crunch. Garlic, paprika, cumin, and vinegar turn ground beef into near-instant Mexican-style chorizo, much leaner than the traditional pork version.
Cost for 4: $8.37
Total Time: 25 minutes
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2. Combine Vinaigrette
Combine 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, stirring with a fork or whisk.
4. Combine
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cumin, pepper, and garlic, stirring well with a fork or whisk.
5. Heat Skillet
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 5 minutes or until browned and done, stirring to crumble.
RIFF: Swap in ground turkey or ground chicken for ground beef.
7. Heat Tortillas
Heat tortillas over medium-high heat directly on the eye of a gas or electric burner or in a skillet for about 10 seconds on each side or until lightly charred.
RIFF: For crunchy tostadas, crisp the tortillas in a 400° oven, and assemble chorizo and slaw on top.
