Gluten-Free Chorizo Taco

Spice up your Taco Tuesday with these bold and flavorful Gluten-Free Chorizo Tacos! Featuring perfectly seasoned chorizo sausage sautéed with red onion, garlic, and sweet bell peppers, this recipe delivers a deliciously smoky kick in every bite. The filling is lovingly nestled into warm, gluten-free corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream for the perfect balance of heat and coolness. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together, elevating this dish to taco perfection. Ready in just 40 minutes, these tacos are an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner option for any night of the week. Perfect for those seeking a gluten-free meal without sacrificing bold flavors, this recipe is a fiesta of taste and texture, ideal for sharing with family and friends—or savoring yourself!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chorizo sausage
• 12 pieces Corn tortillas
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Red onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 large, diced Bell pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 cut into wedges Lime
• 1 sliced Avocado
• 0.5 cup Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage and add the meat to the skillet.

Step 3

Cook the chorizo for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until fully cooked and browned.

Step 4

Add the diced red onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Saute for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Lower the heat to keep warm while preparing the tortillas.

Step 7

In a separate clean skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds on each side, until they are pliable.

Step 8

To assemble the tacos, take a warm tortilla and fill it with a generous scoop of the chorizo mixture.

Step 9

Top each taco with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1586.6 grams (1586.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4297

Total Fat 270.90g	347%
Saturated Fat 109.80g	549%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 502mg	167%
Sodium 10341mg	450%
Total Carbohydrate 294.10g	107%
Dietary Fiber 45.80g	164%
Total Sugars 23.30g
Protein 167.80g	336%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 595mg	46%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 1588mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 27.4%