Mexican Chorizo
Welcome to the ultimate homemade chorizo experience brought to you by No Way José Cuisine. This recipe honors the traditional flavors of authentic chorizo with the convenience of using readily available ingredients. Perfect for breakfast scrambles, mixing into refried beans, or even stuffing in a quesadilla, this homemade chorizo is versatile, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Prepare to say goodbye to store-bought versions as you can store this in the fridge or freeze it for future culinary creations.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or crumbled soy)
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 4 tbsp vinegar (apple cider or white)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Equipment: Mixing bowl, skillet, spatula, storage container
Servings: 4
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat of your choice with the chili powder, paprika, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
2. Drizzle the vinegar over the seasoned meat mixture. Use your hands or a spatula to mix until the vinegar is fully incorporated. This will help tenderize the meat and add a slight tang that's characteristic of authentic chorizo.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chorizo mixture to the skillet.
4. Cook the chorizo, breaking it up with your spatula, until it is fully cooked and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
5. Once cooked, remove from heat, and taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt or spices if necessary.
6. Your homemade chorizo is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve it in your favorite dishes, or let it cool before storing it in the fridge or freezer.
Cooking Tips:
- To achieve the bright red color traditionally found in chorizo, consider adding a pinch of cayenne or a splash of red food coloring.
- If you're preparing this chorizo to be used later, allow it to cool completely before portioning it into bags or containers for refrigeration or freezing.
- For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeño or increase the amount of chili powder to your taste.
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