The answer to “must make food fast” dilemma is Chorizo con Papas.
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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.
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More Chorizo Recipes
- 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.
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.
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.
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.”
- 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 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!
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Chorizo con Papas, or Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 10 ounces Mexican pork chorizo casings removed
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 pound potatoes cut into small (¼-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!
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Notes
- 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.
Michele Peterson
I love the sound of chorizo and potatoes for breakfast! So easy and satisfying!
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this Michele!
Angela
Amazing recipe, i love mexican chorizo,and with potato is delicious!
Maggie U
Mexican chorizo is the best! glad you liked it
Maddie
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!
Maggie U
Goes great with eggs too. Glad you enjoyed it!
Amy
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!
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this! Hope you try it
Sunrita
Can’t believe how easy this is to make. Will surely be making it for not weeknights dinner. Love it.
Maggie U
Simple is sometimes better. Glad you liked it!
Teresa
Never had chorizo before. Saw this recipe and thought it looked delicious. And it was. I will definitely make this again!
Maggie U
So good right? We love this one too
Swathi
This looks delicous Chorizo with potato sounds really great. I need to try it.
Maggie U
This recipe It’s amazing. Hope you try it!
Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers
Yum. These breakfast potatoes look super delicious. I would enjoy them topped with bacon over chorizo. I’ve just never cared for sausage because it’s greasy. These potatoes would be perfect topped with bacon, cheddar cheese or nacho cheese, green chives, tomato, and sour cream too.
Maggie U
Sounds yummy! Hope you try it!
Catalina
Mmmmm…. yes, please! What a delicious combo! My family will love it!
Maggie U
So good right? We love this one too!
Marysa
I haven’t heard of this dish before. We actually have some frozen chorizo, but I wasn’t sure how to use it other than in burritos. I’d like to give this dish a try.
Maggie U
This recipe its delicious. Hope you give this a try!
Lavanda Michelle
I love that is simple to make. Perfect for a busy woman mom.
Maggie U
Simple and delicious!
Kathy
I have never had this before. It sure does look amazing too. I love Mexican food. It’s one of my favorites. I can’t wait to try this recipe too.
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this!
Carol Cassara
This looks totally yummy and so savory. Perfect for a cold winter’s night. Like tonight!
Maggie U
Perfect for cold winter indeed. Hope you try it!
Lynndee
I haven’t thought of mixing potatoes with chorizo. Thank you for the idea. It looks good!
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this!
Gervin Khan
Such an easy and delicious meal to prepare for my lunch today. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Maggie U
Glad you enjoyed this!