How to Make Potatoes with Chorizo Papas con Chorizo

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.

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and jalapeño to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in the boiled potatoes, cumin, salt, and black pepper; stir gently to combine.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the potatoes to crisp slightly.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Serve warm, topped with cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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