Boxed taco kits with crispy shells, premade sauce, and seasoning packet are an undeniably convenient formula to get tacos on the table quickly. But all the nostalgia in the world can’t make up for the prefab spice mix’s lackluster, dusty flavor. Our recommendation? Ditch the spice packet in favor of a nearly-as-convenient substitute: fresh Mexican-style chorizo. Follow along as Ashley makes Ground Beef and Chorizo Tacos.
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Amazing recipe! We swapped a few ingredients to keep it low calorie and super flavorful. I put up a video on our channel if anyone needs a lower carb meal option.
How much ground beef and chorizo for this recipe?
Gonna use this idea when I make my Fritos Pie!! Just a pie crust filled with meat, cheese and salsa. Bake and top with Fritos, more cheese, sour cream and any other garnish you would like. I’m excited to try it with chorizo!!
she is so optimistic, thinking 12 tacos will feed 6 people!
So should I store my cilantro like she does when I'm not using it? In a jar with a little water in the bottom?
Another trick is to airfry the tortilla's depending on what tools you have on-hand.
Why are you on my vegan recipe search?!!! "For countless years the bitter stew of hate goes boiling on. Its vengeful broth is ocean deep, impossible to calm. To learn the cause of all this conflict, terror, & war, Listen to the cries at midnight by the butcher's door." Stop killing! Chan Master Cloud of Vows (Song Dynasty)
What kind of knife are you using?
I would've used ground turkey 🦃🍗🍽.
12 tacos feeds 6 people? Bwahaha! Not in my house.
4:46 Chef Pierre says if the onions is last change the channel!
Put 1 tbs of the chilis in adobo and this now easily my go to toco meat recipe.
I was cringing each time you dragged that knife across the palm of your hand.
That hand with the chorizo sausage in it.
Safety first.
I eat at least 4 tacos, sometimes more.
I made these as shown tonight, and they are delicious, just spicy enough. A definite addition to my rotation. Thanks!
I love tacos, it's a Mexican food
For the love of everything that’s holy STOP putting tortillas in the microwave!!!
Also I dont know where the idea that cumin goes in Mexican food came from, but can we just skip it all together.
Love chorizo good idea!
Don't buy the crap chorizo that comes in a plastic tube. A couple of times I tried it they was so much fat that it almost cooked down to nothing. I go to a local grocer that has the butcher in the meat department make it or get it from a super mercado (Mexican super market) or carniceria ( Mexican butcher). They have just enough fat to add flavor.
I don’t like chorizo. I do half beef and half turkey.
Ashley, with this vid you have become my ATK fav. Well done.
Combined with cheddar cheese, Mexican-style chorizo makes a mean quiche. 😉
isnt there a better way fo rthe torrtillas, they look dry
Please, pleeease for the love of the Virgin of Guadalupe, NO CUMIN…NO CUMIN on mexican food, it is only used very sparingly on certain birria recipes , please no more!!!
Never.
My daughter does it and I does it sometime too yummy!😋😋
My sister uses white potatoes cut very fine it filling and delicious!
No lettuce and no cheese unless it queso fresco . Make a chorizo con papas taco .
I’ve watched these ATK videos for years and this is the first time I salivated over your recipe like Pavlov’s dog. There is no higher praise!
If your ever in Mexico, go to a Taco Stand and ask for a taco with shredded beef/mixed with chorizo…YUM, old time favorite!!!
You're such an excellent teacher, Ashley. I lost count of the tips and tricks you gave aspiring cooks to improve their chances of success in the kitchen. Brava!
Mmm tacos campechanos😋😋😋
I bought the knife through your link. In the past I’d always look for a link to ATK’s recommended products so you guys would get the spiffy but I never found one. This is the first time I’ve seen it. I don’t mind you guys getting a commission at all because I appreciate the work you put into the reviews. You’ve never steered me wrong. As long as the reviews stay true and you don’t become sponsored you can get as many referral fees as you want.
Keep up the great work!
cabbage & crema, ditch the chunky tomatoes
This makes 12 tacos, which should feed one person…