Ingredients

  • 3 oz chorizo sausage
  • 1/2 spanish onion; small dice
  • 1/2 bell pepper; small dice
  • 1 roasted poblano pepper; medium dice
  • 1 large Idaho potato; peeled, small dice
  • 2 clove garlic; minced
  • 1 tbsp ground allspice
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin seed
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded chihuahua cheese
  • 1 vegetable oil; as needed
  • 1 salt and pepper

Method

  • Cover potatoes with cold water.
  • Add a pinch of salt.
  • Cook until nearly tender.
  • Drain.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or oven safe pan.
  • Add chorizo, bell pepper, and onion.
  • Season with dried spices except cinnamon.
  • Add garlic when meat is browned and veggies are nearly tender.
  • Saute until fragrant.
  • Add potatoes, serrano pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Stir to incorporate.
  • Add cinnamon and stir.
  • Add salsa.
  • Reduce until nearly evaporated.
  • Top with cheese and place very briefly under the broiler to melt the cheese.
  • Serve with avocado and lime.
  • Variations; Cilantro, jalapenos, tomatoes, epazote, parsley, shallots, mustard, sour cream, tequila, goat cheese, sweet potatoes, squash, nopalitos, green chiles