Anne’s Homemade Chorizo

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 2

Anne's Homemade Chorizo - A Spicy and Flavorful Sausage Recipe

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

24 hours (including marinating time)

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

295

Sugar

Fat

21g

Chorizo is a spicy pork sausage that is popular in Spain, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. While many grocery stores carry pre-made chorizo sausage, making your own at home is easy and inexpensive. Anne's Homemade Chorizo recipe is made with ground beef and pork, flavored with chili powder, oregano, and garlic, and marinated in red wine and white vinegar overnight to infuse the meat with flavor. The result is a delicious and versatile sausage that can be used in a variety of recipes.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork.
2.	Add in the chili powder, dried oregano, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well.
3.	Pour in the dry red wine and white vinegar. Mix until the liquid is evenly distributed.
4.	Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
5.	After marinating overnight, the chorizo is ready to be used in your favorite recipes. Cook it in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula, until it is fully cooked through.

PROS

Anne’s Homemade Chorizo is a delicious and affordable alternative to store-bought sausage.

It is flavorful and spicy, and can be used in a variety of recipes, from breakfast burritos to pasta dishes.

CONS

While homemade chorizo is easy to make, it does require a day of marinating in the fridge before it can be used.

It is also a high-fat food that should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While chorizo is not the healthiest food option, it does have some redeeming nutritional properties.
The spices used in this recipe, including chili powder and oregano, are rich in antioxidants and may help lower inflammation in the body.

	2 pounds ground beef
	1 pound ground pork
	3/4 cup chili powder
	3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
	3 cloves garlic , minced
	2 teaspoons salt
	3/4 cup dry red wine
	1/4 cup white vinegar