Grilled Texas Hot Link Sausage Tacos with Pickled Onions

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Spicy grilled Texas-style hot link sausages nestled in warm corn tortillas topped with tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro for a vibrant street food experience. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Texas hot link sausages, corn tortillas, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Stir until sugar dissolves. Place 1 medium thinly sliced red onion in a jar or bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over it. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush 4 Texas hot link sausages with 2 tbsp olive oil. Grill sausages for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
  4. Step 4: Slice grilled sausages diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. Divide sausage slices evenly among the tortillas.
  5. Step 5: Top each taco with pickled red onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over tacos before eating.

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