Homemade Chorizo Recipe

Name: Homemade Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoon salt; ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground (mexican cinnamon is called canela); 1 teaspoon star anise, ground; ½ teaspoon clove, ground; 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano, crushed; ¼ cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 ounces ancho chilies, ground powder; 1 cup water, boiling

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon salt
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground (mexican cinnamon is called canela)
1 teaspoon star anise, ground
½ teaspoon clove, ground
2 tablespoons Mexican oregano, crushed
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon sugar
4 ounces ancho chilies, ground powder
1 cup water, boiling

1
Place the ground meats in a large bowl and add the crushed garlic and the salt.
2
Add the vinegar and mix well.
3
Sprinkle the pepper and ground spices over the mixture and blend well.
4
Add the white wine and sugar.
5
Mix well.
6
Place the ground chile powder in a small bowl and add the boiling water, stir well to make a paste.
7
Work the paste into the meat mixture until well blended.
8
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
9
In a hot skillet, cook the chorizo, making sure to break up all the lumps.
10
Then use as above or in other dishes.

1153

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

Homemade Chorizo

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