Chorizo Pork Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Prep:  30 Minutes
Total Time:  30 Minutes
Servings:  10

Ingredient List

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chorizo Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 1/4 cups from 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
  • 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count), heated as directed on package
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges, if desired

Preparation

  1. In medium bowl, stir mayonnaise, lime juice and salt until blended. Add cabbage and 2 tablespoons of the green onions; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; do not drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  3. Divide warm pork mixture and cheese among heated taco shells. Top with slaw, radish, remaining 2 tablespoons green onions and the cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Expert Tips

  • To save time while making these chorizo tacos, purchase shredded cabbage.
  • Try shredded Monterey Jack cheese instead of Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend for a new flavor twist on this chorizo tacos recipe.

Nutrition

  • 1 Taco Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 160);  Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 7g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 45mg;  Sodium 410mg;  Potassium 160mg;  Total Carbohydrate 12g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 1g);  Protein 13g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%;  Vitamin C 6%;  Calcium 10%;  Iron 6%
  • Exchanges: 1 Starch;  1 Lean Meat;  1/2 High-Fat Meat;  2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet