Papas con Chorizo - Potatoes and Chorizo - Mexican Food

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while ground beef is more economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Cube the potatoes into small pieces.

Chop half an onion and two Roma tomatoes.

Dice one jalapeño and mince two garlic cloves.

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Add the cubed potatoes to the hot oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook the potatoes, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes until they start to get color.

Once golden brown and soft, make a hole in the middle of the potatoes and add the chorizo.

Break up the chorizo and cook until crumbly and distributed throughout the potatoes.

Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, diced tomatoes, and jalapeño to the pan.

Cook everything together for a few minutes to blend the flavors, checking for seasoning.

Serve topped with queso fresco and alongside beans and fresh flour tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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