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Chorizo con Papas

Cultural Context

Chorizo con Papas is a beloved Mexican dish that combines the rich, spicy flavor of chorizo sausage with hearty potatoes. Traditionally enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch item, it reflects the resourcefulness of Mexican home cooking, where simple ingredients are transformed into a satisfying meal. Today, this dish is popular in many households and can be found in various adaptations across Mexico and beyond, often served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 ounces beef chorizo
2 pounds russet potatoes
1/2 white onion
vegetable oil

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

1

Rinse the potatoes thoroughly.

2

Peel the potatoes.

3

Cut the potatoes into preferred sizes.

4

Chop 1/2 of a white onion (or use a whole onion if preferred).

5

Heat a pan over medium heat.

6

Remove the casing from the chorizo and break it up in the pan.

7

Cook the chorizo until browned, then remove it from the pan and set it aside, leaving the oil in the pan.

8

Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until soft.

9

Add the potatoes to the pan with the onion, using some of the oil from the chorizo.

10

Lower the heat to prevent the potatoes from burning and cover the pan with a lid to help cook the potatoes.

11

Check on the potatoes occasionally, folding them over to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.

12

Once the potatoes are tender enough to press a fork into, add the cooked chorizo back into the pan and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chorizo and PotatoesChorizo con Papas a la Mexicana
Local Name: Chorizo con Papas

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