2packets (1 oz each) taco seasoning. I used McCormick
1Cpremade or homemade salsa -you choose the heat level
THE TOPPINGS
Fresh cilantro chopped
Lime wedges to squeeze on each taco
Crumbled Cotija cheese or other cheese
Mexican sourcream (or regular)
Your favorite salsa topping
Instructions
In a frying pan , brown the chorizo, ground pork and ground beef
Drain off excess fat and moisture and place in slow cooker
Saute peppers with onion until slightly softened. Add to slow cooker
Add the 2 taco seasoning packets and the cup of salsa
Stir all ingredients together and put lid on. Set slowcooker on LOW and cook for up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally to distribute the heat. Slowcookers vary in heat and size. I used my 5 quart one for this recipe.
At the end of cooking, if there is some oil on the surface of the meat mixture I take it off with a rolled up paper towel to wick up the oil. Chorizo is flavor packed but can be a bit oily....totally worth this extra quick step before spooning out into the taco shells.
Assemble your tacos in heated soft or hard shell taco shells, add a spoon full of meat in the bottom and pile on the toppings. A heaping Tablespoon of the meat in each shell makes a hearty taco!!
FREEZE any leftover meat mixture in small batches for instant TACO TUESDAYS and very little work!!! The meat heats well from frozen in a microwave safe bowl. Great for Taco Salads too!!
Notes
VARIATIONS:
You can change out any of the ground meat for other favorites like ground chicken, turkey, venison, etc. Just keep the same proportions for a total of 3 lbs of meat
Toppings can vary to your taste and whats in the fridge. I love avocado/guacamole, or slivered green onions and pickled jalapenos .
A zesty pineapple or mango salsa as one of the toppings gives it an entirely different vibe. Experiment and have fun with this simple but well loved recipe!!