Texas-Style Hot Link Sausage Tacos with Pickled Onions

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Spicy Texas hot link sausage sliced and served in warm tortillas topped with tangy pickled onions for a flavorful taco night. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Texas hot link sausage, corn tortillas, red onion, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and pour over 1 medium thinly sliced red onion in a jar or bowl. Let sit at least 20 minutes to pickle.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Slice 1 lb Texas hot link sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds and sauté for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  4. Step 4: Assemble tacos by placing cooked sausage slices on each tortilla, topping with pickled onions and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves.
  5. Step 5: Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over and enjoy a spicy, tangy Texas-style taco meal.

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