Beef & Chorizo Tacos

Steps

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1. 1
   Make the salsa by combining chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, onion, and chili. Season with salt and lime juice, then mix in fresh coriander (or mint).
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2. 2
   Prepare the crema by thinning out the sour cream.
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3. 3
   Remove the chorizo from its casing and crumble the meat.
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4. 4
   Heat the wok until very hot and smoking. Add oil, then spread the ground beef evenly. Let it sear without stirring until deeply browned and smelling like hamburgers, allowing the Maillard reaction to develop.
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5. 5
   Add the crumbled chorizo pieces to the seared beef.
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6. 6
   Stir in the drained chickpeas and lightly smash them with a potato masher to break them down and incorporate with the meat mixture.
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7. 7
   Add the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well to combine all the spices with the meat.
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8. 8
   Assemble the tacos by placing iceberg lettuce on each corn tortilla, topping with the beef mixture, salsa, cheese, and crema. Garnish with fresh coriander and squeeze with lime juice before serving.
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