Best 9 Homemade Turkey Chorizo Recipes

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**Explore the Delightful Flavors of Homemade Turkey Chorizo: A Culinary Journey Through Unique Recipes**

Indulge in the delectable world of homemade turkey chorizo, a versatile and flavorful sausage that promises a sensory adventure. Embark on a culinary journey through a diverse collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved ingredient. Discover the secrets of crafting your own turkey chorizo from scratch, using fresh, wholesome ingredients and traditional techniques. Explore variations that cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, low-carb, and vegetarian options. Unleash your creativity and experiment with different flavor profiles, from classic Mexican spices to innovative fusion blends. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article will guide you through the process of making homemade turkey chorizo, ensuring a successful and enjoyable cooking experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN-STYLE TURKEY CHORIZO



Mexican-Style Turkey Chorizo image

This super-flavorful lighter version of Mexican chorizo is made with lean ground turkey instead of pork. Form into burger patties, stuff inside sausage casings, use as taco meat, or fry some up with eggs! This is what I use to make my Chorizo-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe, also found on this site. The possibilities are endless!

Provided by France C

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, salt, cumin, coriander, Mexican oregano, dried chipotle pepper, cinnamon, and cloves in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. Store in the refrigerator or freeze until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TURKEY CHORIZO, REVISED



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Revised version of 'Janelle's Turkey Chorizo (Loose, Not Encased).' I have adjusted the spices and method to suit my tastes. My friends who eat chorizo often have told me the end result is very good and close to an original recipe.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 dried red chile peppers
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons smoked salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon multicolored peppercorns
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 ½ pounds ground turkey breast

Steps:

  • Place dried peppers in a mortar and grind into medium-sized pieces. Add oregano, salt, cumin, sugar, and peppercorns. Grind into a rough powder. Add garlic and continue to grind until a paste forms. Use a wooden spoon to mix the chile powder and paprika into the paste. Add the vinegar and water while stirring. Mix well.
  • Place ground turkey in a large bowl. Mix seasoning paste into turkey using your hands covered in clean rubber gloves. Allow mixture to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using in your favorite recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 826.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

HOMEMADE TURKEY CHORIZO



Homemade Turkey Chorizo image

Tasty, turkey-based chorizo sausage for use in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, eggs, etc.

Provided by Andrew Rocco

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place turkey, vinegar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, cumin, coriander, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Mix well using your hands. Refrigerate for best flavor, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chorizo, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 559.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SLOW COOKER TURKEY AND CHORIZO CHILI



Slow Cooker Turkey and Chorizo Chili image

This is the turkey chili I made to compete on fooduel.blogspot.com. It's not overbearingly spicy, with good texture and flavor. To thicken this chili, you can add double the amount of chorizo and stew the tomato sauce before adding it to the slow cooker.

Provided by Chef Sammon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 tablespoons butter
½ yellow onion, diced
3 ½ ounces dry chorizo sausage, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 fresh red chile peppers, diced
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can baked beans (such as Bush's® Texas Ranchero)
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (such as Del Monte® Italian Recipe Stewed Tomatoes)
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, diced
8 ounces sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Turn a slow cooker on High and add butter to melt.
  • Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until fats begin to render, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add to the slow cooker. Stir in bell peppers, chile peppers, tomato sauce, black beans, baked beans, tomatoes, and corn. Add hot sauce, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Heat oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute garlic in the pan until browned, about 1 minute. Add turkey; saute until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the liquid from the pan and add to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to Low and cook, stirring once every hour, until reduced, about 6 hours. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream and shredded Cheddar on top of each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1096.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

TURKEY CHORIZO BURGER



Turkey Chorizo Burger image

It attacks your taste buds! Spicy chorizo-style sausage and lean ground turkey combine to make a kick-butt burger that's full of taste but won't leave you feeling stuffed. This burger could also be grilled outdoors for a smokier flavor. Goes great with a michel ada or frozen margarita.

Provided by Melissa Jurrens

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground turkey
4 links Mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile flakes
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons buttery spread
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 hamburger buns
¼ cup mayonnaise, divided
2 cups spring mix lettuce, divided
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine ground turkey, chorizo, garlic, onion powder, chipotle flakes, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until well-blended. Shape into 4 loosely-packed patties.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat until hot; grease with buttery spread. Place patties on the griddle; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Flip patties and cook until browned on the second side, about 6 minutes.
  • Top each patty with a slice of pepperjack cheese. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute more.
  • Toast hamburger buns in a toaster oven. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise over each half. Place cooked patties over bottom buns. Top each patty with 1/2 cup spring mix lettuce. Sprinkle lime juice over lettuce. Cover with top buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 157.6 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1253.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

TURKEY CHORIZO



Turkey Chorizo image

I was looking to make a lighter version of chorizo with a strong garlic flavor. The original recipe calls for ground pork and not having in I used turkey and made a few additional changes and the result was very good. The Ancho chile will not add alot of heat. It adds a nice rich flavor. The heat can be adjusted to your liking by increasing the red pepper flakes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Poultry

Time 12h15m

Yield 10-12 patties

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4-1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Or more depending how hot you want the sausage.)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, throughly mix the turkey with the spices; mix in the vinegar.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • Next morning form the mixture into patties and pan fry in a small amount of oil, crumble into your favorite dish or freeze for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 31.3, Sodium 228.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.4

TURKEY AND CHORIZO CHILI



Turkey and Chorizo Chili image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
8 ounces Mexican or Spanish chorizo, casing removed and crumbled or chopped
1 1/4 pound ground turkey
Black pepper
1 large ear corn, scraped from the cob, cob reserved and broken in half
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons pureed chipotle in adobo sauce, using peppers and sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large or medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 14-ounce can red or black beans
A handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime
Crushed corn chips, such as Fritos, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and brown. Add the turkey and break up with a potato masher, then season with some black pepper. When the turkey is browned, add in the corn.
  • Place the reserved corncob in a small pot and add the stock and a little water to cover. Bring to a bubble and simmer.
  • To the meat and corn, add the chipotle puree, stirring until fragrant. Add the cinnamon, garlic and onions, and partially cover to soften, 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Remove the cob from the corn stock, then add the stock and beans to the chili, and stir to combine. Cool and store the chili for a make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat over medium heat, adding a little more stock or water if necessary.
  • To serve, top with cilantro and the juice of a wedge of lime and some crushed corn chips.

MEXICAN CHORIZO AND TURKEY CHILI



Mexican Chorizo and Turkey Chili image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1 pound Mexican chorizo, cut from casings
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander (a palmful)
1 tablespoon ground cumin (a scant palmful)
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound cooked, diced turkey breast
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons pureed chipotles in adobo
2 tablespoons cornmeal or quick-cooking polenta
1 tablespoon honey
Chili-flavored tortilla chips or Fritos, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chorizo, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Add the garlic, onions and peppers and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the coriander, cumin and tomatoes, followed by the turkey, stock, chipotles, cornmeal and honey. Simmer over low heat to thicken, 45 minutes. Top with the chips, and serve with a lime wedge alongside. Cook's Note: Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, reheating over medium heat.

TURKEY CHORIZO (LOOSE, NOT ENCASED)



Turkey Chorizo (Loose, not Encased) image

In college, I spent some summers in New Mexico, where I fell in love with authentic Mexican chorizo. But having become very health-conscious, my husband and I have been trying to replicate that chorizo flavor in extra lean ground turkey. This recipe tastes just like the pork chorizo from our favorite taco trucks. Serve in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, omelets, or breakfast burritos. I suggest serving on corn tortillas, with chopped onion and cilantro garnish, and a squeeze of lime.

Provided by janelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 dried red chile peppers, or more to taste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons red chile powder
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
¾ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ¼ pounds extra-lean ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ lime, juiced
¼ orange, juiced

Steps:

  • Pulse dried red chile peppers in a spice grinder until coarsely ground.
  • Combine ground chile peppers, apple cider vinegar, red chile powder, water, oregano, salt, garlic, cumin, sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add turkey; mix until seasonings are well-incorporated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned turkey; cook, stirring frequently to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and orange juice. Continue cooking until browned, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1234.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a meat grinder with a medium-sized plate to grind the turkey meat. This will give the chorizo a coarse texture, similar to traditional Spanish chorizo.
  • If you don't have a meat grinder, you can chop the turkey meat into small pieces by hand. Just make sure the pieces are evenly sized so that they cook evenly.
  • Be sure to use a good quality paprika for the best flavor. Spanish paprika is a good choice, but you can also use Hungarian or smoked paprika.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with the spices. You can add more or less of any of the spices to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, oregano, or fennel.
  • Let the chorizo cure for at least 2 weeks before eating. This will allow the flavors to develop and mellow.

Conclusion:

Homemade turkey chorizo is a delicious and versatile sausage that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthier alternative to traditional pork chorizo. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook with turkey, give this recipe a try.

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