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Mexican Papas con Chorizo

A bold, flavorful Mexican dish of crispy potatoes and spicy chorizo — perfect for breakfast tacos or a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Main
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Mexican chorizo raw, not cured
  • 4 russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 0.5 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
For Serving
  • warm tortillas corn or flour
  • cotija cheese crumbled
  • salsa verde or pico de gallo

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Boil diced potatoes for 5–6 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook chorizo for 6–8 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add oil to the same skillet. Sauté potatoes until golden and crispy, about 10–12 minutes.
  4. Add onion and garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Return chorizo to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for 3–5 minutes more.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortillas, cheese, and salsa.

Notes

Use real Mexican chorizo for authentic flavor. For breakfast, top with fried eggs.