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Home » Recipes » Pork » Chorizo con Papas, or Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes + VIDEO

Chorizo con Papas, or Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes + VIDEO

Last Updated November 19, 2020. Originally Posted May 27, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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Chorizo con Papas (or Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes) is a true Mexican food classic. It's full of bold flavors and very satisfying. As a taco, a filling for gorditas, or in a sandwich, this recipe is absolutely delicious!
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Chorizo Con Papas is a true Mexican classic that’s full of bold flavors and very satisfying. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Chorizo Con Papas in a skillet and topped with chopped cilantro.

The answer to “must make food fast” dilemma is Chorizo con Papas.

When I get in the kitchen, I want to cook and get food on the table pronto. I LOVE to cook. I’m just like you, though. I have a job, a family to feed, a house to clean, spiders to kill.

This Mexican recipe fits the bill. Delicious, easy, and everyone in my family loves it.

More Recipes Using Chorizo:
Chorizo Con Huevos, Pambazo Sandwiches, Chorizo and Egg Tostadas

Hand holding a package of pork chorizo.

  • Remove the chorizo from the casing.
  • Cook it for about 5-7 minutes.

What is it made of?


Mexican Chorizo can be either pork or beef mixed with a lot of spices.

Some people make homemade chorizo, and if you use lean pork or beef, it can be less fatty.

If you are using store bought chorizo, know that it will be fatty and draining excess fat is essential.

Substitutes

  • For the vegetarians, try this recipe with soyrizo. It is made with the same spices as regular Mexican chorizo and has good flavor.
  • For the healthy eaters, try turkey or chicken chorizo. It is less fatty than pork chorizo or beef.

The Name Game

• Chorizo con papas means “chorizo with potatoes.”
• Papas con chorizo means “potatoes with chorizo.”

You might also hear “Chorizo con Papa” or “Papa con Chorizo.” As in singular, or only 1 potato. They all mean the same thing.

A skillet cooking pork chorizo.

Word to the Wise: Stand back! Chorizo splitters and splatters when it is frying in the pan. Protect your cookbooks and your children.

It cooks up quickly though. That is why it is the perfect ingredient for fast and delicious meals.

What’s the Difference?


• Spanish chorizo is dried, smoked, and cured in a casing.
• Mexican chorizo is raw. It has vinegar and spices. You gotta cook it.

Spanish chorizo you can cook in the oven. Mexican chorizo, you have to cook it in a skillet.

If a recipe asks for Spanish chorizo, it is not interchangeable with Mexican chorizo.

Cooked chorizo on a paper towel.

How do you know when it is done?


It can be hard to tell when chorizo is done because of the reddish spices. If you cook it long enough, though, it will start to brown up. Usually about 5-7 minutes of cooking.

• Watch the video to see how to drain the fat from cooked chorizo. Be very careful when doing this. It will be hot.


Where to buy it:

Most stores carry chorizo nowadays. Look for it in the refrigerator area at your local grocery store.

Some Mexican grocery stores will even make their own and sell it fresh.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

You can also order chorizo online

Diced potatoes in a stock pot.

You can use frozen potatoes, or peel, dice, and boil potatoes for this recipe.

• Avoid using mashed potatoes, french fries, and tater tots. 🙂

You might want this dish with more potatoes and less chorizo. That’s when it’s truly “Papas con Chorizo.”

Cooked potatoes in the stock pot.

  • Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water.
  • Add diced onion to the chorizo, and mix the potatoes and chorizo mixture together.

You can also add chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes.

Serve with warm tortillas for tacos. And DONE! Dun. Dun. Dun.

Great idea: Make this recipe and add eggs. This makes a tasty Mexican breakfast for any food lover!

Chorizo Con Papas in a skillet topped with chopped cilantro.

Chorizo con Papas is a full of bold flavors and very satisfying. Plus, you only need a few ingredients to make a truly flavorful meal.

It makes a great topping for sopes and as a filling for gorditas. Hope you enjoy!


Don’t Forget to Watch the Video

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Chorizo Con Papas is a true Mexican classic that’s full of bold flavors and very satisfying. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Chorizo con Papas, or Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes

Chorizo con Papas (or Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes) is a true Mexican food classic. It's full of bold flavors and very satisfying. As a taco, a filling for gorditas, or in a sandwich, this recipe is absolutely delicious!
5 from 20 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 10 ounces Mexican pork chorizo casings removed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 pound potatoes cut into small (1/4-inch) diced, and boiled
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Cilantro chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil to large skillet.
  • Add chorizo and break up the large clumps as it cooks. About 10 minutes.
  • Take chorizo out of the pan and place on a large paper towel to remove some of the grease.
  • Pour out any additional grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon of grease.
  • Return skillet to the stove.
  • Add onion and potatoes.
  • Saute until brown. About 10 minutes.
  • Add chorizo to the pan.
  • Combine well.
  • Taste for salt and pepper.
  • Add chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with warm tortillas and enjoy!

Video

Notes

SUBSTITUTES
  • For the vegetarians, try this recipe with soyrizo. It is made with the same spices as regular Mexican chorizo and has good flavor.
  • For the healthy eaters, try turkey or chicken chorizo. It is less fatty than pork chorizo or beef.
Warning: Stand back! Chorizo splitters and splatters when it is frying in the pan. 
You can use frozen potatoes, or peel, dice, and boil 1 potato for this recipe.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4mg
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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. Sunrita

    April 14, 2021 at 12:08 am

    5 stars
    Can’t believe how easy this is to make. Will surely be making it for not weeknights dinner. Love it.

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      April 14, 2021 at 11:10 am

      Simple is sometimes better. Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Amy

    April 14, 2021 at 12:31 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! How good does this recipe sound! I’d love to try it in a taco but I reckon I’d love it on just some plain rice as the flavours would be so bold. Perfect for a midweek dinner!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      April 14, 2021 at 11:09 am

      So glad you enjoyed this! Hope you try it

      Reply
  3. Maddie

    April 14, 2021 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    We LOVE chorizo in my house and always trying to find new ways to use it. This is fantastic! It’d even be great with eggs for a late weekend breakfast. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      April 14, 2021 at 11:09 am

      Goes great with eggs too. Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Angela

    April 14, 2021 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe, i love mexican chorizo,and with potato is delicious!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      April 14, 2021 at 11:08 am

      Mexican chorizo is the best! glad you liked it

      Reply
  5. Michele Peterson

    April 14, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    I love the sound of chorizo and potatoes for breakfast! So easy and satisfying!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      April 16, 2021 at 10:26 am

      So glad you enjoyed this Michele!

      Reply
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