Chorizo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large dry white beans; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into thin strips; 12 large cloves garlic, minced; 4 onions, sliced; 1 large leek (about 1 pound) sliced, with 1/3 of the green part; 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 ham hock (about 2 pounds) cut into small pieces; 1 1/2 pounds variety of chorizo sausages, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut in 1/4-inch dice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, if necessary

Servings: persons

1 pound large dry white beans
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into thin strips
12 large cloves garlic, minced
4 onions, sliced
1 large leek (about 1 pound) sliced, with 1/3 of the green part
1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 ham hock (about 2 pounds) cut into small pieces
1 1/2 pounds variety of chorizo sausages, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
1/2 cup red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut in 1/4-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, if necessary

1
Place beans in a bowl and soak them in water overnight.
2
Add water to over by 2 inches, as beans will expand about twice in size.
3
Next day, drain beans.
4
In a very large flameproof casserole or stock pot, cook bacon over low heat for 3 or 4 minutes.
5
Add garlic, onions, leek and carrot; cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add ham hock, sausages, bay leaves, paprika and beans; add water to barely cover.
7
Bring to a boil, skim off the foam and fat from the top, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, on very low heat for about 2 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender and juicy.
8
Add red bell pepper 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
9
Remove ham hock and defat surface of stew.
10
Take off meat from ham hock and return it to the pan.
11
Discard bay leaves.
12
Taste for seasoning.
13
Serve warm, preferably from a clay casserole.
14
Recommended Wine: Sidra (Austrian hard, sparkling apple cider)

1022

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large dry white beans, 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into thin strips, 12 large cloves garlic, minced, 4 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chorizo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chorizo

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