Healthy Mexican Chorizo – Fresh. Out. Healthy Mexican Chorizo – Fresh. Out.

Healthy Mexican Chorizo made with ground turkey.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound 93% ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder (this is the standard chili powder blend)
  • 1 tsp ancho chile pepper powder (this is ground ancho chiles) for mild, 2 tsp for hot
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt*
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper for mild, 1/4 tsp for hot

Preparing the Meat

  1. Combine all spices in a small bowl and set aside. 
  2. Place turkey in a large bowl, add vinegar, and sprinkle with half of the spice mixture. Mix thoroughly by hand, then repeat with the remaining spice mixture. Transfer to a bowl just large enough to contain the meat, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but best refrigerated overnight. 

Cooking the Chorizo

  1. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat (if you use a good quality nonstick pan, you won’t need additional oil). Once the pan is hot, add the seasoned turkey and press into an even layer taking up the whole pan. Reduce heat to medium.
  2. Allow the meat to brown on one side before turning and breaking up into small pieces. Continue stirring as needed until fully browned with no pink remaining, about 10 minutes. When using 93% lean ground turkey, most excess liquid will cook off during browning. Reserve any remaining liquid for storing leftovers so the turkey does not dry out when refrigerated.

*Traditionally a teaspoon per pound of meat. We reduced the salt to keep this recipe healthy. Resting the meat overnight really enhances the flavor to the point of not needing as much salt. Add more, to taste, if desired after cooking.

Refrigerate leftovers with reserved liquid (if there is any) in a glass airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat with liquid to avoid drying.

Nutrition Estimate Per Serving (1/6 RECIPE) – Calories: 110, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 1.7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: .1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 216.9mg, Potassium: 26, Carbohydrates: .6g total/.3g net, Fiber: .3g, Sugar: .1g, Protein: 13.5, Vitamin A: 11.7%, Vitamin C: 0%, Calcium: 1.6%, Iron: 40.6% (based on 2,000 calorie diet). 

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