Chorizo Breakfast Hash
Hungry? Make this chorizo breakfast hash—packed with veggies, protein, and plenty of flavor. It’s the perfect way to start your day right!
Servings 2
Calories 201kcal
Useful Equipment:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage bulk or casing removed from links
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups potatoes diced
- 1 jalapeno deveined, seeded and diced
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
- Kosher Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Parboil the Potatoes:
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut potatoes into cubes, leaving on the skins. Boil enough water to cover the potatoes, adding salt if desired. Parboil for 5-10 minutes (time varies by size) Drain and cool slightly.
Saute:
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, breaking up the meat with a spatula for about 8-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked. The bits should start to crisp up in about 10 minutes.
- Add in the jalapenos and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the warm skillet and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds (do not brown it, or it will become bitter). Drain excess fat if needed.
Combine:
- Add the potatoes and spices and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir and warm everything through.
Serve:
- Serve the chorizo breakfast hash hot, with a fried egg garnished with fresh herbs a spritz of fresh lime juice or cheese on top if desired.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chorizo for the best flavor.
- For best results, use a cast-iron skillet to get the chorizo and potatoes extra brown and crispy.
- If the chorizo releases too much fat, spoon some out as it cooks.
- Avoid overcooking, especially with cured chorizo, as it can become tough.
- Dice potatoes and chop veggies before cooking it makes it a lot easier.
- Don’t skip parboiling the potatoes. It ensures that they cook evenly and get crispy.
- Season and taste as you go to enhance flavor.
- When making large portions, avoid overcrowding the pan and cook in batches as needed to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment and make this recipe your own. Customize with your favorite seasonable vegetables or spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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