Chorizo and Potatoes
Chorizo and Potatoes (aka Papas con Chorizo) is bold, smoky, and deeply comforting Mexican breakfast with crispy golden potatoes tossed with homemade chorizo, sautéed onions and fresh herbs. It’s savory, slightly spicy, and perfect served straight from the skillet with fried eggs or warm tortillas.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 626kcal
Ingredients
Homemade Chorizo*
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to heat
- ½ Tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ Tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic very finely minced
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Potatoes
- 1½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes diced small
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil depending on chorizo fat
- ½ medium red bell pepper diced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley or cilantro to finish
- Optional: fried eggs or tortillas for serving
Instructions
- If using our homemade chorizo, mix the ingredients first and let them rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Place potatoes in salted water, bring to a boil. Cook them for 5 to 6 minutes until just barely tender. Drain well.
- Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook until deeply browned and crispy.
- Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in the pan.
- Add olive oil if needed. Then, arrange the potatoes in a single layer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crusty.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Stir until softened. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, chili flakes, and herbs. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Return chorizo to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 3 minutes more.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Optional: add some fried eggs on top.
Notes
*For this recipe, you can use our Homemade Chorizo version, or just include store-bought as an ingredient.
Nutrition
Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 1263mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2536IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg