Chorizo con Papas (Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes)

Diced potatoes cooked with a reddish-brown spiced mixture of chorizo con papas, garnished with chopped herbs, in a metal pan.

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Chorizo con Papas (Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes)

Chorizo con Papas is a classic Mexican dish made with spicy Mexican chorizo, tender diced potatoes, and sautéed onion. Serve this flavorful filling in warm tortillas for an easy and satisfying meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

1 tablespoon 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 8-10 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

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.

Can I use frozen potatoes? Yes! Frozen diced potatoes are a convenient shortcut for this recipe. You can also peel, dice, and boil fresh potatoes until tender before adding them to the skillet.

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