Chorizo and Potatoes Tinga Recipe

Name: Chorizo and Potatoes Tinga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. vegetable oil or olive oil; 6 oz. diced soy chorizo sausage, such as El Burrito Soyrizo (1 cup); 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.), divided; 4 medium boiling potatoes, such as red-skinned, peeled and grated (2 cups); 3 15-oz. cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. sugar; 3/4 tsp. chipotle chile powder; 3/4 tsp. ancho chile powder; 1 avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese, optional

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. vegetable oil or olive oil
6 oz. diced soy chorizo sausage, such as El Burrito Soyrizo (1 cup)
1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.), divided
4 medium boiling potatoes, such as red-skinned, peeled and grated (2 cups)
3 15-oz. cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. chipotle chile powder
3/4 tsp. ancho chile powder
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese, optional

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add soy chorizo, onion, and 2 tsp.
3
garlic, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, place grated potatoes in colander; squeeze out any liquid.
5
Add potatoes to chorizo mixture, and cook 10 minutes, or until potatoes begin to brown, stirring often to scrape up brown bits.
6
Add liquid from diced tomatoes to pot, scraping up any bits from bottom.
7
Stir in tomatoes, oregano, sugar, chipotle chile powder, ancho chile powder, and remaining 2 tsp.
8
garlic.
9
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
10
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until sauce is thick.
11
Garnish with avocado and cheese, if using.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 Tbs. vegetable oil or olive oil, 6 oz. diced soy chorizo sausage, such as El Burrito Soyrizo (1 cup), 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup), 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.), divided, and more.

Yes, Chorizo and Potatoes Tinga 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 and Potatoes Tinga

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Variations & substitutions

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