Mexican Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos
Super delicious, sweet n’ spicy tacos showcasing uncured Mexican chorizo, sweet potatoes and more of summer’s bounty. A one-skillet, quick and easy meal perfect any night of the week!
Servings 10 tacos
Calories 316kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds uncured Mexican chorizo , removed from casing
- 1 pound sweet potatoes , peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper , seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and thinly sliced
- ½ large red onion , thinly sliced
- 2 ears sweet corn , husked and kernels cut from cobs
- 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded, ribs removed and minced
- ½ teaspoon each ground cumin , smoked paprika and chili powder
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 10 Corn or flour tortillas , warmed in oven or on stovetop
- Toppings: sliced avocado , crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro and lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chorizo about 10 minutes until cooked through, breaking up larger pieces. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Do not remove oil in skillet.
- Add sweet potatoes to hot skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides as much as possible and cover skillet with aluminum foil. Cook until fork tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes total. Transfer sweet potatoes to bowl with chorizo.
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Add bell peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in corn, garlic, jalapeno and spices. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Lower heat to medium. Stir chorizo and sweet potatoes back into skillet. Cook another 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and warmed through.
- Spoon the chorizo and sweet potato mixture onto warm tortillas and serve with suggested toppings, as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
If there are any leftovers, enjoy with a fried or poached egg on top. So delish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 taco | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7145IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 41mg