Spiced Beef and Chorizo Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A flavorful combination of spiced ground beef and chorizo tucked into warm tortillas with a crunchy cilantro-lime slaw. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, chorizo sausage, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz, casing removed chorizo sausage
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1, juiced lime
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, 8 oz chorizo (casing removed), 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, and juice of 1 lime. Mix well to create the slaw.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the beef and chorizo mixture onto each tortilla and topping with a generous scoop of cilantro-lime slaw.