Patatas Bravas with Chorizo Recipe

Name: Patatas Bravas with Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Potatoes; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 8 ounces, weight Chorizo; 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 pinch Dried Thyme, Or To Taste; 2 teaspoons Sherry, Or Cognac, Or Armagnac; 14 ounces, weight Canned Chopped Tomatoes; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 whole Handful Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley, Roughly Chopped

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel (if you wish, I didnt) the potatoes, and cut them into 1 1/4 inch cubes.
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Place them into a large roasting pan, coat them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, and toss well.
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Roast for 40 minutes, tossing after 20 minutes.
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In the meantime, make the sauce.
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Cut the chorizo into thick slices.
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In a large frying pan over medium heat, add the chorizo (without any oil) and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown on all sides.
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Remove from pan and set aside.
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In the same frying pan over medium-low heat, add remaining olive oil.
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Add sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until tender.
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Add paprika and thyme, stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Add sherry (or armagnac or cognac) and chopped tomatoes.
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Stir and simmer sauce for 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened a bit.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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When the potatoes are golden and crisp, add them and the chorizo to the sauce.
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Stir and let all the ingredients incorporate for a few minutes.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Source: What to cook and how to cook it, by Jane Hornby.

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Potatoes, 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 8 ounces, weight Chorizo, 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Patatas Bravas with Chorizo falls under the General 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!

Patatas Bravas with Chorizo

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