Chorizo-and-Mustard-Greens Tacos

chorizo-and-mustard-greens tacos topped with jalapenos
Photo: Nico Schinco
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

This super-fast and filling weeknight dinner will get the whole family excited for taco Tuesday. Peppery mustard greens give the chorizo filling an extra kick, in addition to bringing nutritious leafy greens to the table.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic (from 2 cloves)

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 bunch mustard greens, stemmed and roughly chopped (6 cups)

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 12 ounces Mexican chorizo, casings removed

  • ½ cup finely chopped white onion, divided

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro stems, plus ¼ cup chopped leaves

  • ¼ cup salsa verde, such as Frontera, plus more for serving

  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas

  • Sour cream and sliced pickled jalapeños, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add greens; season with salt and cook until just wilted. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, chorizo, 1/4 cup onion, and cilantro stems to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up chorizo with the back of a spoon, until cooked through and edges begin to crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in salsa, 2 tablespoons water, and wilted greens. Check seasoning.

  2. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup onion and cilantro leaves. Blister tortillas over an open flame; transfer to a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Serve chorizo and greens with tortillas, onion-cilantro mixture, sour cream, jalapeños, and more salsa verde.

Cook's Notes

To get smoky, charred tortillas that won't dry out, blister them over a gas burner. Then wrap them in a clean dish towel to keep them warm and pliable.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, November 2021
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