Smash Style Chorizo Tacos Recipe
Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or you want something a little different, these Smash Style Chorizo Tacos are a brilliant and easy recipe that is perfect for your next Cinco De Mayo party. Everyone jumped on the smash-burger-taco bandwagon, but what about making a taco that way instead? (The audacity!) This feast is a fiesta and you’re going to be the top host when you make these delectable tacos.
Smash Style Chorizo Tacos Recipe
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- 1 lb. (500 g) Chorizo uncased
- 2 cups (240 g) Oaxaca cheese, grated (sub mozzarella)
- 6 tortilla shells, small
For serving
- lime
- White onion
- Avocado
- Replace your cooking grids with the griddle and preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high with the burners or coals directly below the griddle.
- If you can’t find uncased chorizo, cased is fine, just remove the outer layer. Divide the chorizo meat into 6 and roll it into balls, about 3 ounces (85 g) each.
PRO TIP: Use a ¼ cup scoop for fairly even division.
Shred the cheese and prep the toppings while your BBQ is preheating. - In batches, place down a chorizo ball and top with a tortilla. At the same time, lay down a handful of cheese next to it. Using a strong and large, flat spatula, press the tortilla down like you would when making a smash burger. The thinner, the better so that you get that crispy meat. After 2 to 3 minutes, use the spatula to scrape up the meat before transferring it onto the cheese. Then, take both and flip so that the tortilla is down and cook for an additional minute. Repeat with all chorizo balls.
- Serve your tacos topped with white onion, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Feel free to add your favorite toppings too.
Spice up your Taco Tuesday or Cinco De Mayo celebration with these Smash Style Chorizo Tacos for a flavorful twist! Ever considered making tacos the smash-burger way? Tell us about your smashing adventures, recipes, ideas, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
Happy Grilling!
Pull together the chorizo, tortillas, grate the cheese, and chop the onion
Preheat your grill with the griddle and put down a ball of meat and some cheese
Use the tortilla and a large flat spatula to smash the meat as thin as possible
Flip and cook the back side of the tortilla for a bit, top the chorizo with the crispy melted cheese
Serve topped with a squeeze of lime, white onion, and your favorite toppings
Don't forget a good cerveza
What do you top your spicy tacos with?
I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.
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Pull together the chorizo, tortillas, grate the cheese, and chop the onion
Preheat your grill with the griddle and put down a ball of meat and some cheese
Use the tortilla and a large flat spatula to smash the meat as thin as possible
Flip and cook the back side of the tortilla for a bit, top the chorizo with the crispy melted cheese
Serve topped with a squeeze of lime, white onion, and your favorite toppings
Don't forget a good cerveza
What do you top your spicy tacos with?
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