This recipe offers a leaner, healthier take on traditional chorizo by using ground turkey, chicken, or tofu instead of ground sausage, and enhancing the flavor with bold Mexican spices without added fats or any artificial ingredients.

What's the difference between Mexican and Spanish chorizo?

Mexican chorizo is a spicy sausage made from raw meat and flavored with chili peppers, whereas Spanish chorizo is typically cured or smoked and made with paprika.

Homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe

Name: Chorizo Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork, or extra firm Tofu.; ¾ – 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional); 2 teaspoons granulated garlic ( or 2 cloves finely minced garlic); ¼-½ teaspoon chipotle powder (or cayenne) or substitute chili flakes; 1 tablespoon vinegar (white, red, or apple cider)

Description

This homemade chorizo recipe can be made with your choice of ground meat ( chicken, pork, turkey, or beef) seasoned with authentic Mexican chorizo spices. Vegan-adaptable!

Ingredients

Units

1 pound ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork, or extra firm Tofu.
3/4 – 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
2 teaspoons granulated garlic ( or 2 cloves finely minced garlic)
1/4–1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (or cayenne) or substitute chili flakes
1 tablespoon vinegar (white, red, or apple cider)

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Instructions

See notes for Tofu.
Place all chorizo ingredients in a medium bowl, including the vinegar.
Mix well using a fork, then knead with a damp, clean hand. Store in the fridge or freeze until ready to use.
To cook, heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chorizo, breaking it up into smaller pieces, with a metal spatula, browning and turning. Lower heat and continue cooking and browning until cooked all the way through (no pink).
Taste and adjust salt and heat level to your liking.

Notes

Tofu: Blot the tofu on all sides, pressing gently. Crumble the tofu, using your fingers into the bowl Mix with the spices- and pan sear with oil until cripsy and flavorful. Taste for salt- tofu generally needs a little extra salt.

Salt: I generally use 1 teaspoon kosher salt per pound of meat for the best flavor. Feel free to use less. Because chorizo is generally added to other things to enhance flavor, I like mine a little on the salty side. Adjust to your own tastes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 ounces (using ground chicken)
Calories: 174
Sugar: 0.3 g
Sodium: 563.3 mg
Fat: 9.6 g
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 20.2 g
Cholesterol: 96.3 mg