Chorizo con Papas, or Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes

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

4.91 from 21 votes

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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

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 (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

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.

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