Dinner for 5

Homemade Mexican Chorizo

Name: Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 dried ancho chiles; 3 dried guajillo chiles; 5 cloves garlic; 1/2 large white onion; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 lb ground pork

$15.61for 430 minServes 5

Dried chiles blend with garlic, vinegar, and spices before seasoning ground pork for a flavorful skillet sausage.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
	Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.32Typical price
	Ground pork, 2 lb$4.49/lb typical	2 lb	$8.98Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.51

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings (the source says 7, which counts pieces)
$$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Low-carb Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.90 per serving$15.61 for 4

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Ingredients

4 dried ancho chiles
3 dried guajillo chiles
5 cloves garlic
1/2 large white onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
2 lb ground pork

Steps

Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho and guajillo chiles.
Cover the chiles with boiling water and let them soften for 10 minutes.
Blend the softened chiles, garlic, onion, vinegar, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, and cumin into a smooth paste.
Mix the chile paste thoroughly into the ground pork.
Cook the pork in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.

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