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This Homemade Mexican Chorizo is bold, flavorful, and packed with smoky spices—perfect for breakfast tacos, queso, or your favorite skillet meals. It’s easy to make, freezer-friendly, and way better than store-bought!
Bold & Flavorful Chorizo
We are big fans of chorizo. It brings so much flavor to meals. Mexican chorizo is made with ground pork and a bold mix of spices, herbs, and a splash of vinegar for a tangy acidity. Our favorite way to cook it is to fry it up in the skillet and serve it with scrambled eggs and some tortillas.
This homemade version comes together quick and easy and is just as flavorful at the store version, without any additional ingredients.
➡️Use this Homemade Chorizo in Breakfast Bowls, burritos, tacos, and queso fundido.
Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken/turkey/pork
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a medium size skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet.
- Sprinkle with seasonings, and add the apple cider vinegar.
- Stir this together in the skillet while the meat cooks.
- Cook until meat is fully cooked, no longer pink, this can take 8-10 minutes.
- Use this in any recipe that uses Mexican Chorizo.
- Note: If preparing to cook at a later time, combine the ingredients together in a bowl, wrap the meat in plastic wrap and store in a bag or sealed container until ready to cook.
Equipment
Notes
- Use ground pork with a higher fat content (like 70/30 or 80/20) for the juiciest chorizo.
- You can also make it with ground turkey, or chicken, you can add a little extra fat (like tallow or bacon drippings) for moisture and flavor if desired.
- You can freeze homemade chorizo (raw) in 1 lb or 1/2 lb portions. Wrap tightly or store in airtight containers. Use within 2–3 months for best flavor.
- Add to eggs, queso fundido, tacos, nachos, soups, stuffed peppers, or pasta.
- Mix with potatoes for an easy weeknight meal.
- Want more heat? Add crushed red pepper, chipotle powder, or a touch of cayenne.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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