Chorizo al Vino Tinto | Cocina Con Fujita

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

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

Add sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chorizo and set aside, leaving oil in the skillet.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Add sliced carrot and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Return chorizo to the skillet and add tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Pour in red wine, bay leaves, and thyme, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld.

Remove bay leaves and thyme stems before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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