Episode 712: Chorizo Made Easy, Rick Bayless "Mexico: One Plate at a Time"

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Put a skillet over medium heat.

Cut the chorizo out of its casing and add it to the skillet.

Cook the chorizo until it starts to render its fat.

Thickly slice a red onion and add it to the skillet with the chorizo.

Cook for about 10 minutes until the chorizo is done and the onion is soft and slightly crunchy.

Toast tortillas in another skillet.

Assemble tacos with the chorizo and onion mixture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary