Ingredients

  • Chorizo
  • 2 pounds/ 1 kg ground pork
  • 1/4 cup/ 60 ml red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon/ 15 ml smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon/ 5 ml coriander seed, grounded
  • 1 teaspoon/ 5 ml cumin seed, grounded
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped
  • 2 guajillo chilies, rehydrated and seeded
  • 1 ancho chili, rehydrated and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon/ 5 ml salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons/ 30 ml olive oil
  • Serving
  • tortilla
  • refried beans
  • pico de gallo
  • queso fresco

Method

  • For the chorizo:
  • Using a food processor, process the pork, vinegar, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic, oregano and chiles until combined. Sprinkle with the salt and some pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add a little water to keep the meat moist if necessary.
  • Serve on tortillas with refried beans, pico de gallo and cheese.
  • Cook's Note:
  • Add some salsa and cheese at the end of cooking the meat to maximize the flavors and bring moisture to the meat.