How to Make Chorizo con Papas
Chorizo Con Papas is a true Mexican classic that’s full of bold flavors and very satisfying. As a taco, a filling for gorditas, or in a sandwich, this Mexican recipe is delicious!
Confession of a food blogger:
I am not a fan of cooking meals that take hours.
When I get in the kitchen, I want to cook and get food on the table pronto.
It is not that I don’t enjoy cooking. Au contraire, 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.
The answer to “must make food fast” dilemma is Chorizo con Papas.
Remove the chorizo from the casing and cook it for about 4 minutes.
Spanish chorizo you can cook in the oven. Mexican chorizo, you have to cook it in a skillet.
Some people make their own chorizo, but that goes back to the hours and hours in the kitchen… and we are not going there.
I prefer to use pork chorizo. Some people like beef. It is really up to you and your family’s taste.
Substitutes for Mexican Chorizo
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.
Chorizo con Papas vs. Papas con Chorizo
They are the exact same thing.
Chorizo con papas means “chorizo with potatoes.”
Papas con chorizo means “potaotes with chorizo.”
You might also hear “Chorizo con Papa” or “Papa con Chorizo.” As in singular, or only 1 potato.
Whichever way you want to call this dish is fine by me!
Stand back!
Chrorizo 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.
You might have heard of Chorizo con Huevos or Chorizo con Nopales, but this recipe is my favorite and a true Mexican classic.
This type of chorizo is very greasy. You want to drain the fat as much as possible.
Watch the video to see how I drain my chorizo. If you have another way of draining fat, please let me know. I am all ears.
Beef chorizo is not as greasy. When it comes to chorizo, there really is not any way to avoid some sort of grease.
Spanish Chorizo Vs. Mexican Chorizo
Do not confuse Mexican chorizo with Spanish chorizo.
Spanish chorizo is dried, smoked, and cured in a casing.
Mexican chorizo is raw. It has vinegar and spices. You gotta cook it.
Just say no to Chorizo Tartare unless you want to go to the ER. Hardy har har.
If a recipe asks for Spanish chorizo, it is not interchangeable with Mexican chorizo.
There are people who say cilantro tastes like soap. Say what?!
I like to add it in this dish for color, but also for just a bit of freshness that the herb brings.
You can also do parsley, if you are one of those cilantro haters.
Chorizo con Papas is a full of bold flavors and very satisfying. Plus, you only need a few ingredients.
I used leftover “papas,” or potatoes, from breakfast. However, you can use frozen potatoes.
Avoid using mashed potatoes, french fries, and tater tots. 🙂 Add a little diced onion. A little chopped cilantro. Warm tortillas. And DONE! Dun. Dun. Dun.
You might this dish with more potatoes and less chorizo. That’s when it’s truly “Papas con Chorizo.”
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Where to buy chorizo
Most stores carry it 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 also order chorizo online
Chorizo con Papas also make a great topping for sopes and as a filling for gorditas and pambazo sandwiches.
I especially love this recipe with eggs in the morning for breakfast. Delicious!
Hope you enjoy!
Watch Video How to Make Chorizo Con Papas
- 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)
- 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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This! With some eggs over easy on top and a few slices of avocado. My dream breakfast. All day every day.
Mine too 🙂
Looks like such a easy and delicious dinner! What a great idea!
Thank you 🙂
This dish looks so good! I also love the fact that it’s easy to make. The last thing I feel like doing during the week, is coming home and spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing!
My thoughts exactly! 🙂
Spicy potatoes sounds just perfect during the chilly winter months!
Oh yeah! Love anything spicy 🙂
We love chorizo – what a wonderfully simple (& I’m sure super tasty!) dish!!! YUMMY!
It is! Thank you 🙂
Girl I am from New Mexico and we loveeee chorizo! Thanks so much for this amazing recipe – I just pinned it! <3
Thanks for pinning! 🙂
I had to chuckle at least big smile reading about taking hours to make a meal. I’m not a huge fan myself and love to make things that are quick and easy. These days though anything that reminds me of home is well worth it! This dish looks divine and oh how I miss Chorizo and basically Mexican food in general! I moved to UK and they just don’t have the cuisine that I crave, which right now is enchilada! I really need to find a sauce recipe to make from scratch. These potatoes and Chorizo I think would full fill my cravings and going to have to find something to substitute since food here is not so spicy at all.
I really liked this. I love the combination of potatoes and chorizo – good for any meal!
Couldn’t agree with you more. Glad you like it!
I roasted the potatoes before combining with the chorizo. I also added a can of fire roasted tomatoes. Delicious.
That sounds yummy!
I used frozen potatoes o’ brian or southern potatoes. pre cook for a couple of minutes then add the chorizo. you can also add a couple of eggs. mix it all together delish.
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I’ve never used frozen potatoes, but what you describe sounds yummy.
I have been making Chorizo con Papas forever. My grandmother use to make it as tacos. I changed it up a bit by making Tostadas. With a layer of refried beans on the tostada shell, add the chorizo con papas, then add toppings like lettuce, tomato, sour cream. Yum. I think I am hungry.