Tacos de Hongos en Chile Colorado (Red Chilli Mushroom Tacos)
Meaty browned mushrooms in a smoky red chilli sauce, tucked into warm corn tortillas with sharp pickled onion.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Chile colorado sauce and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.71 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the mushrooms in two batches for 6 minutes each until deeply browned and the liquid has gone.
12 min - 2
Return all the mushrooms to the pan with the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
1 min - 3
Pour in your ready made chile colorado sauce (see the base recipe) and simmer for 5 minutes until thick and glossy. Season with salt.
5 min - 4
Warm your corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 20 seconds a side.
- 5
Fill each with mushrooms, your pickled red onions (see the base recipe), avocado and coriander, and serve with lime.
Tips
- Do not crowd the pan or the mushrooms steam instead of browning.
- Salt only at the end. Early salt draws out water and slows browning.
- Oyster or portobello mushrooms also work and give a meatier bite.
Storing and freezing
Keep the cooked mushrooms in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Fill tortillas fresh.
Questions
Are these tacos vegan?
Yes. They use mushrooms, plant based sauce and corn tortillas. Check your tortillas and stock labels.
Can I add beans?
Yes. Stir in a tin of drained black or pinto beans with the sauce for a heartier filling.
Can I use a different mushroom?
Yes. Oyster, portobello, king oyster and shiitake all work. Slice thicker types so they cook evenly.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Sticky Tofu Rice Bowls with Pickled Red Onions
GFDFEFPapas con Mole y Ejotes (Potatoes and Green Beans in Red Mole)
DFEFNFChar Siu Tofu Rice Bowls with Pickled Onions
DFEFNFPescado a la Talla (Guerrero Style Grilled Fish)
DFEFNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.