**Chorizo, a staple in Mexican cuisine, boasts a rich history and distinct flavor profile that sets it apart from its Spanish counterpart. Unlike its European cousin, Mexican chorizo is made with fresh, uncooked pork and an array of spices such as paprika, cumin, garlic, and oregano. This flavorful sausage is commonly featured in a variety of Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
Our collection of Mexican chorizo recipes offers a culinary journey through the diverse culinary landscapes of Mexico. From the traditional Chorizo con Papas, a hearty dish of chorizo and potatoes, to the smoky and spicy Chorizo Asado, grilled to perfection, these recipes showcase the versatility and deliciousness of this beloved sausage. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, our step-by-step instructions and carefully curated ingredients list will guide you in creating authentic and flavorful Mexican chorizo dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Mexico.**
MEXICAN CHORIZO AND CORN SOUP
This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder consistency, use a potato masher to break down some of the spuds. -Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove chorizo to paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan., In drippings, saute onion and the red and poblano peppers over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; cook and stir 3 minutes. Gradually stir in broth., Add potatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in sour cream and chorizo; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1063mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
MEXICAN CHORIZO BLACK BEAN CHILI
A spicy take on chili with Mexican chorizo. Top with Cheddar cheese and sour cream. I also like to make up some cornbread to serve with this.
Provided by Jenn Seda
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Pork Chili Recipes
Time 3h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, saute chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chorizo to the pot with the onions. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, bell pepper, and chile powder; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer to a slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1860.2 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
MEXICAN CHORIZO BURGER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, salt, chili powder, ground chorizo, oil, hamburger buns, manchego cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, sour cream
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together the patty ingredients until combined.
- Form the beef mixture into 3 round patties.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the burgers for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, and place a slice of manchego cheese on top.
- Cook for 6 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Assemble the burgers on the buns with guacamole, cotija, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1151 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 72 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 7 grams
MEXICAN CHORIZO AND POTATO CASSEROLE
Created for my son, who is diabetic and gluten free. Easy to prepare, easy on the budget!
Provided by Cindy Martin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, chorizo, and onion until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, coriander, and black pepper. Add black beans, tomatoes, and corn; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
- Combine cream cheese and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; heat on high until melted, about 1 minute. Stir cream cheese mixture until smooth; spread over meat mixture. Layer hash browns over cream cheese mixture and top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and potatoes are lightly brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with shredded lettuce and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 1124.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
MEXICAN CHORIZO MEATLOAF
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield about 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a heavy skillet, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
- In a large bowl, combine the sauteed vegetables, ground beef, chorizo and green chiles.
- In a medium bowl, combine the salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne and eggs. Add the ketchup and sour cream. Mix well with a fork, then pour it on top of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly with clean hands.
- Put the mixture into a loaf pan. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully pour off any accumulated pan juices.
- For the salsa-glaze: Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree, sugar, mustard, green chiles and chipotle chile. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- Slice the meatloaf and arrange on a platter. Spoon the salsa-glaze over the meatloaf, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve.
MEXICAN CHORIZO AND TURKEY CHILI
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
CHORIZO CON HUEVOS (SPICY MEXICAN SAUSAGE WITH EGGS)
An extremely simple dish that requires no skill or added spices or ingredients! We eat this for breakfast and even sometimes for supper.
Provided by MARNIKINS
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Scrambled Egg Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place chorizo sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir eggs into the sausage; cook and stir until eggs are set and scrambled with the chorizo, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Warm corn tortillas on an electric skillet until they are heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Place egg and chorizo into corn tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 366.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 582.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MEXICAN CHORIZO STRATA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 9h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a skillet. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain off the fat.
- Arrange the bread in a casserole dish. Top with the chorizo and then the roasted chiles.
- Whisk together the milk, butter, hot sauce and eggs in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper; pour over the chiles. Top with the cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight and up to 2 days.
- To serve, bring the strata to room temperature and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bake the strata for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, whizz together the sour cream, avocado and lime juice in a food processor and season with salt and pepper.
- Top the strata with tomatoes, cilantro and dollops of the avocado sour cream.
HOMEMADE MEXICAN CHORIZO
Mexican chorizo is a little different than its Spanish cousin, but equally delicious. Use these sausages as you would any spicy sausage, or use the loose sausage meat to make tacos for a flavor-packed change from regular old ground pork. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Provided by brandon
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chile peppers in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak until softened, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place pork butt and pork fat in the freezer for 30 minutes. Chill meat grinder in the freezer to make grinding the meat easier.
- Grind allspice berries and cloves using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Set aside.
- Drain chile peppers and place in a food processor or blender. Add vinegar and puree until smooth.
- Fit the chilled meat grinder with a medium plate. Pass the partially frozen pork and fat through the grinder. Combine ground meat with pureed chile peppers, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin in a bowl. Mix well with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, or overnight.
- Meanwhile, soak casing in cold water for about 30 minutes. Place the wide end of a small sausage-stuffing funnel up against the sink tap and run cold water through the inside of the casing.
- Use the medium sausage-stuffing funnel attachment and place casing on the outside of the tube. Start passing meat mixture through the funnel, stopping just as it starts to come out the other end. Tie the casing into a knot at the end, then continue passing the meat mixture through the funnel, supporting the sausage with your other hand. Once the meat mixture is finished, tie the other end of the casing into a knot.
- Twist the casing at regular intervals to create individual links, alternating between twisting in opposite directions. Poke 2 to 3 small holes into each sausage with a metal skewer to allow air to escape during cooking.
- Cook as desired or chill in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 951.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
IMPOSSIBLY EASY MEXICAN CHORIZO BREAKFAST BAKE (WITH MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS)
This skillet bake is big on flavor without the fuss! Please hungry family and friends with this easy bake filled with chorizo, cheese and black beans.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch cast-iron skillet, cook chorizo, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.
- Reserve 3/4 cup of the black beans; stir remaining black beans into chorizo mixture in skillet along with 1 cup of the cheese.
- In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour over mixture in skillet. Top with reserved black beans and remaining 1 cup cheese.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining ingredients.
- Make-Ahead Directions: Make as directed through step 3. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours. Uncover, and bake as directed in step 4.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g
RICK BAYLESS' MEXICAN PAELLA WITH SHRIMP, MUSSELS, AND CHORIZO
This was on Rick Bayless' show, Mexico: One plate at a time. I haven't tried it but it looked good, here for safe keeping. Serves 25-30, hoping I can cut it down a bit!
Provided by CookingLaura
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- The broth and flavorings. In a large (12-quart) stock pot, combine the broth and salt. Measure in 1 gallon of water, cover the pot and set over medium-low heat.
- Roast the fresh tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet 4 inches below a preheated broiler until blackened and blistered, about 6 minutes per side. Cool, then peel (if you wish). Scoop the tomatoes (fresh roasted or canned roasted) into a blender or food processor, along with all their juices. Puree and set aside.
- Roast the poblanos over a gas flame or 4 inches below a preheated broiler, turning frequently, until blackened all over, about 5 minutes for the open flame, 10 minutes under the broiler. Collect in a bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. When cool rub off the blackened skin and pull out the stem and seed pod, then tear the chiles open, scrape out the seeds and rinse briefly under cold water to remove stray bits of skin and seeds. Chop into ½-inch pieces.
- Brown the chicken. Sprinkle the skin side of the chicken thighs with salt. Set the paella pan over the burner or wood fire-the burner set on high, the wood fire stoked to an impressive blaze. Give the pan a minute or so to heat up, then add the olive oil. Tip the pan to distribute the oil, then immediately start laying in the chicken, skin-side down. Sprinkle with salt. Fry-move the pieces around as necessary to ensure they're not sticking and that they are cooking evenly-until the skin is deeply golden, about 10 minutes. Turn the chicken thighs over (I like to do this with a pair of tongs), and fry until browned and cooked through (juices from a small cut at the thickest part will run clear), 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove to a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven.
- Cook the flavorings. Immediately add the onion and chorizo to the pan. Stir (I use a long-handled grilling spatula), breaking up lumps of chorizo, until the chorizo is cooked through and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for a couple of minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes and poblanos, and cook, stirring nearly constantly, until the mixture is very thick and the oil has separated from it, 7 or 8 minutes.
- Start cooking the rice. If using wood, make sure you fire is still stoked to burn very hot. Add the rice to the flavorings, stir to combine, and keep stirring for 4 or 5 minutes, until a good portion of the rice has turned from translucent to milky white. Pour in the broth mixture and set a timer for 12 minutes. Stir once a minute, slowly and thoroughly scraping across the bottom of the pan and moving the rice from edges into the center. At 12 minutes, the rice should have absorbed enough liquid to look like risotto. Check a kernel of rice: it should be getting soft, but still have a tiny bit of chalkiness at the center. If the rice doesn't look or taste ready, let it cook another minute or two.
- Add the chicken and shellfish. Working quickly (I usually ask for help from a guest at this point), nestle the chicken thighs into the center of the rice, lay the shrimp in a ring around the chicken and arrange the mussels in the rice around the edge of the pan. Cover the pan with two pieces of heavy duty foil (it's typically 18 inches wide) or with a folded-up tablecloth. Turn the burner to its lowest setting or remove the burning logs from under the paella (but leave the embers). Let stand for 10 minutes to cook the shrimp and mussels and finish cooking the rice.
- Serving the paella. Uncover the paella and sprinkle with the peas, parsley, and, if you're using it, the tequila. Using a large serving spoon, gently fluff the mussels and shrimp into the rice mixture. (You can do the same thing with the chicken, but it's more difficult.) You can breathe a sigh of relief. You're ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1372.2, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 288.9, Sodium 2877, Carbohydrate 134.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 78
CHORIZO OR HOMEMADE MEXICAN SAUSAGE
Found this chili and garlic sausage on a free Southwest web site. The recipe calls for pork but said you could use venison as well. Hope you like it! Be SURE to wear gloves if you knead this my hand...=0!
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place meat in a large bowl.
- Have everything cool.
- Break up the meat, sprinkle evenly with the rest of the ingredients.
- Make sure everything is evenly mixed by kneading the mixture with your hands.
- At this point the chorizo will keep for at least a couple weeks in your refrigerator, Or let it season for a couple days in your refrigerator, then wrap it in small packages, (3-4 ounces is about right for two people), and it will freeze fine for months.
- It can also be stuffed into casings and smoked like any other pork sausage.
MEXICAN CHORIZO CORNBREAD STUFFING
This is the stuffing recipe used in my family at Thanksgiving. You can assemble the dressing (up to the baking) up to 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Remove from refrigerator about 3 hours before baking to bring to room temperature.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Grains
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Up to 3 days ahead, bake two 8-inch square pans of your favorite recipe or a boxed mix (you will have a little left over); store airtight at room temperature.
- When ready to make the stuffing, in a large frying pan over medium heat, stir chorizo until crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Return pan to medium-high heat and add butter. When melted, add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Stir until vegetables are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add cilantro, thyme, oregano, and sage; stir for about 1 minute. Add chorizo and 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir just until boiling. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine cornbread cubes and vegetable-chorizo mixture.
- Stir until evenly moistened, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. If mixture is too dry for your liking, moisten with additional chicken broth.
- Spoon into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Cover and bake in a 450° oven for 10 minutes; uncover and continue to bake until top is browned and dressing is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
- Serve hot.
SWEET POTATO, SPINACH AND MEXICAN CHORIZO SOUP
A pot of soup steaming away on the stove is a great way to chase away the chill. You can substitute any other kind of fresh sausage for the chorizo in this soup, like a spicy Italian sausage or even breakfast sausage, although you might want to spice the broth up with some red chile flakes if you use a mild one. This soup comes together quickly once you brown the sausage-basically just put everything in the pot and let the heat do its magic. A generous amount of chopped cilantro at the end adds amazing flavor.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onions, stirring, until translucent. Add the chorizo and cook until browned. Add the paprika, sweet potatoes and tomato paste and stir until everything is coated. Add the chicken broth, raise the heat, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cilantro and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the lime juice, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
MEXICAN CHORIZO BREAKFAST PIE
Flavorful Mexican chorizo sausage is the star in this unique breakfast pie. A hash brown crust is topped with delicious Mexican omelet ingredients and baked until golden brown. A favorite brunch recipe! Top with sour cream if desired.
Provided by Dana
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Combine hash browns, 1 egg, minced onion, flour, and salt in a bowl. Pour into the prepared pie pan and smooth down to form a crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush the crust with olive oil and continue to bake until golden and set, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chopped onion and garlic and saute for another 3 minutes. Remove any extra grease from the pan if desired.
- Beat remaining eggs and milk together in a bowl until smooth; add cilantro and cumin.
- Spread half of the Monterey Jack cheese onto the potato crust. Spoon chorizo mixture over and top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Pour egg mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and the top of the pie is slightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1008.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MEXICAN CHORIZO AND GARLIC SHRIMP BURGERS
Mexican-seasoned ground pork burgers. Adapted from Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing. Don't let the long list deter you. Chill time required. As for the cooking method, only 1 pan is needed.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Mexican
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- To prepare the chorizo patties: Mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Note: Can make this the day before.
- To prepare the garlic shrimp: After peeling, deveining and rinsing the shrimp, dry them really well on a clean towel or paper toweling. Mix evenly with the remaining shrimp ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 min to 1 hour.
- To prepare the paprika mayo: Mix all the ingredients together until even. Set aside.
- To make the burger: Divide the chorizo-mixture into 4 equal portions, then shape into patties slightly larger than the buns.
- Heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling hot, then add the butter until melted. To the pan add the chorizo patties (maximum 2 patties at a time). Leave the patties to pan-fry without moving, until a nicely browned crust has formed on the bottom. Turn the patties over, then add the shredded manchego cheese on top (2-3 tablespoons on each).
- Cover the skillet completely with a lid and keep cooking on medium-high heat for another 1-2 min (the steam will melt the cheese as well as cook the patties), just until the center of the patties is cooked through. Transfer the patties onto a plate and let rest.
- Keep the chorizo drippings in the skillet and cook the shrimp on high-heat, about 1 min on each side until just cooked through. Set aside.
- If you want to toast the buns, remove any food-solids inside the skillet with a bit of oil left, then toast the cut-sides of the buns until golden browned in the same skillet.
- Apply a generous layer of paprika mayonnaise on both sides of the buns, then put 2 thinly sliced tomatoes and a chorizo patty on top. Slice the shrimp lengthwise and place over the patty. Top with upper bun.
MEXICAN-STYLE TURKEY CHORIZO
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
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
SMOKY CHICKEN AND CHORIZO MEXICAN ENCHILADA BAKED CASSEROLE
This recipe was made from leftovers and has been requested again ALREADY by Malcolm, my husband! Cooked chicken is mixed with smoky, hot chorizo sausage and folded through a chipotle chilli tomato sauce..........sounds too hot?! I then added some sweet corn, sour cream and a jar of mild salsa to calm it down a bit, but please DO use hot salsa if you like a little spice in your life! I topped this with a dollop of sour cream and dressed it with chopped jalapeno peppers, parsley and a little chopped coriander (cilantro) for a perfect cold weather lunch. I devised this recipe especially for the Two for One Leftovers event in the Cooking Photo's Forum. Please adjust the chilli powder to your own requirements. I like spicy food but Malcolm does not, so I topped mine with loads of chopped jalapeno peppers and a sprinkling of chipotle chilli powder!! NB: I used Spanish chorizo sausage, which is cured; if you are using fresh chorizo sausage, it needs to be browned beforehand.(I made this original recipe with leftovers from KissKiss's Recipe #368069. However, ANY cooked chicken will do for this!) NOTE on adding water to salsa: My salsa was VERY thick and adding the water made it much better when baked; if your salsa is a very runny one already, do not add the water!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 1 Enchilada Casserole, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 175C/350°F Grease an 8" square or an oval baking dish.
- Mix the cooked chicken and chopped chorizo sausage together, and then set aside.
- Empty the salsa into a large mixing bowl, add the water (if using), garlic powder, chipotle chilli powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Pour 1/4 of the salsa mixture over the base of the greased baking dish and then layer 1/4 of the flour tortilla strips over the top. Scatter some of the chopped olives and sweet corn over and then add some of the chopped chicken and chorizo. Top with more salsa and continue to layer in this pattern, until the last layer. For the last layer, spoon the sour cream over the top before finishing with the salsa mixture and then scatter the grated/shredded cheese over the top. (Can be frozen at this stage, cover and freeze for up to 2 months.).
- Cover the casserole with aluminium foil and bake for 35 minutes; take the foil off and finish baking for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the topping is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve immediately with sour cream, jalapeño peppers and chopped cilantro or parsley. I find that a green salad is the perfect accompaniment to this, but rice would also be good.
- To cook from the freezer: Thaw the casserole in the fridge for 24 hours before removing for 30 minutes, before baking as instructed before.
BURRITOS WITH MEXICAN CHORIZO AND POTATOES
Great for busy schedules! Spicy Mexican chorizo gets wrapped up burrito-style with onion, garlic, and potatoes. My family likes to top these with sour cream to offset the heat.
Provided by Lumielle
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine chorizo and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, water, and garlic; stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring every 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon into warm tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 574.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHORIZAGNA - MY MEXICAN CHORIZO LASAGNA
Looking for a flavorful dinner? You've found one with this chorizo lasagna recipe. It's so easy and delicious! Chorizo adds a mild spiciness to the lasagna which pairs well with the pop of paprika. The cottage cheese adds a wonderful creaminess to the dish. We chose to use the pepper jack cheese and it does add a bit of heat. If...
Provided by Stephanie Beacham
Categories Casseroles
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. In a medium pan heat chorizo (if in casing remove casing - we only need the filling :D). Cook through and pour it into a dish to set to the side for now.
- 3. Chop onion, green pepper, and garlic. Heat oil in the pan. Add ingredients to the pan. Heat until slightly translucent.
- 4. Add sauce and chorizo to the pan with onion mixture. Keep on medium heat until heated through.
- 5. Break egg into a bowl. Add cottage cheese and mix.
- 6. Spray casserole dish with Pam/grease with butter/whatever you prefer (I like Pam). Layer some of the meat until it covers the bottom of the dish.
- 7. Sprinkle some cheese on top of the meat.
- 8. Drop spoonfuls of cottage cheese mixture next and spread. Then place the bake-ready lasagna strips over that (covering the cottage cheese). Finish this layering process and end with either meat or cottage cheese. Top with remaining cheese, salt, and pepper.
- 9. Pop in the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes. Check it - if it's bubbling, it's done. Let sit for about 10 minutes or more. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose good quality chorizo: Look for chorizo that is made with fresh, flavorful pork and spices. Avoid chorizo that is made with fillers or extenders.
- Cook the chorizo over medium heat: This will help to render the fat and prevent the chorizo from becoming dry.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking chorizo, it's important to give it enough space so that it can brown properly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chorizo will steam instead of brown.
- Season the chorizo to taste: Chorizo is typically seasoned with a variety of spices, including cumin, chili powder, and paprika. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your own taste.
- Serve the chorizo with your favorite sides: Chorizo is a versatile ingredient that can be served with a variety of sides, such as eggs, rice, beans, or tortillas.
Conclusion:
Chorizo is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With its smoky, spicy flavor, chorizo can add a lot of flavor to your meals. Whether you're using it in a breakfast scramble, a soup, or a stew, chorizo is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting ingredient to try, give chorizo a try. You won't be disappointed.
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