Anne's Homemade Chorizo

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This chorizo is delicious, easy to make and way better than store bought. I keep some in the freezer at all times for a quick and easy breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, and cotija or Monterey Jack cheese. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Anne's Homemade Chorizo

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 pound ground pork

¾ cup chili powder

¾ teaspoon dried oregano

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons salt

¾ cup dry red wine

¼ cup white vinegar

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl mix together the ground beef ground pork chili powder oregano garlic salt red wine and vinegar. I find that using my hands works the best. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. Take out daily and mix thoroughly.

Step 2

If you are not going to cook with it immediately divide it into 1 to 2 pound portions and store in freezer bags in the freezer.

Nutritional Information

Anne's Homemade Chorizo

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 250.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.4g 41%

Carbohydrates: 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 15.6g 24%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 29%

Cholesterol: 70.5mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 2363.9IU 47%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 14.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 38.2mg 4%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 32.3mg 12%

Potassium: 425.7mg 12%

Sodium: 531.2mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 140.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.