Homemade Mexican Chorizo
🛒 Ingredients (for 1 lb ground pork or beef)
1 lb ground pork (or beef, chicken, or turkey if preferred)
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp dried oregano (Mexican oregano if available)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves (optional, for depth)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2–3 tbsp chipotle in adobo or 1 tbsp cayenne (adjust to spice level)
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👩🍳 Steps
1. In a large bowl, combine all dry spices.
2. Add the ground meat and vinegar. Mix thoroughly with your hands until evenly seasoned.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) for flavors to deepen.
4. Cook immediately as loose chorizo OR form into patties/links.
✅ That’s it! You now have fresh homemade chorizo ready to use.
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🌯 Chorizo, Egg & Potato Burritos
🛒 Ingredients (makes 4 large burritos)
½ lb homemade chorizo (or store-bought)
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup onion, diced
6 large eggs
2 tbsp milk
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco)
4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Optional toppings: salsa, avocado, sour cream, cilantro
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👩🍳 Steps
Step 1: Cook Potatoes
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes.
2. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove from skillet.
Step 2: Cook Chorizo
1. In the same skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up into crumbles.
2. Add diced onions and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Scramble Eggs
1. In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Push chorizo mixture to one side of skillet, add eggs, and scramble until just set.
Step 4: Combine
Stir eggs, chorizo, and potatoes together. Remove from heat.
Step 5: Assemble Burritos
1. Warm tortillas. Spoon filling down the center.
2. Sprinkle cheese on top, add salsa or avocado if using.
3. Fold sides in, then roll tightly into a burrito.
Step 6: Serve or Toast
Serve warm, or grill burritos seam-side down in a skillet for a crispy finish.
