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Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Simple and quick to make and bursting with flavor, this delicious chorizo can be frozen to have on hand any time you need it.
Prep 5m
Total 1445m
Yield 6 servings
Source: muybuenoblog.com
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons cumin
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 8 heaping tablespoons of red chili powder (recommend New Mexico red chili powder)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the beef with spices until they are well combined.
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Add white vinegar to moisten as needed.
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Place mixture in your refrigerator for a day or two to marinade in a well-covered glass container. This step will enhance the flavor.
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Use in your favorite recipe calling for Mexican chorizo, or refrigerate or freeze the sausage in an airtight container for later use.
Nutrition (per serving)
494 kcal Calories
2 g Carbs
33 g Protein
38 g Fat
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.