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Simply Succulent: 16 Chorizo Recipes

Cooking with chorizo is an easy way to add big, bold flavor to a variety of dishes.
<p>Serve this spicy sausage-and-pepper sauté in <a href="/recipefinder/build-your-own-tacos-recipe-rbk0910">build-your-own-tacos</a> with assorted salsas and toppings.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/chorizo-tacos-recipe-rbk0910" target="_blank"><strong>Chorizo, Onions, and Peppers Tacos</strong></a></p>
Chorizo, a succulent pork sausage made in Spain and Portugal, can be found fresh, but is most often served dried, smoked, or cured. Sliced or crumbled, cooked or cured, it's an easy way to add big, bold flavor to a variety of dishes, and its distinctive, vivid red color from pimentón peppers makes any meal it's included in look as good as it tastes.If you're looking for more creative ways to cook your favorite full-flavored sausages, check out these savory sausage recipes.
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Chorizo, Onions, and Peppers Tacos

<p>Serve this spicy sausage-and-pepper sauté in <a href="/recipefinder/build-your-own-tacos-recipe-rbk0910">build-your-own-tacos</a> with assorted salsas and toppings.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/chorizo-tacos-recipe-rbk0910" target="_blank"><strong>Chorizo, Onions, and Peppers Tacos</strong></a></p>

Serve this spicy sausage-and-pepper sauté in build-your-own-tacos with assorted salsas and toppings.

Recipe: Chorizo, Onions, and Peppers Tacos

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Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Chorizo

<p>"When you're short on time, use canned roasted poblanos." — Marilyn Slezak, Olathe, Kansas</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/crunchy-almond-granola-recipe-122783" target="_blank"><strong>Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Chorizo</strong></a></p>
Romulo Yanes

"When you’re short on time, use canned roasted poblanos." — Marilyn Slezak, Olathe, Kansas

Recipe: Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Chorizo

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Smoky Shrimp and Chorizo

<p>When you're pressed for time, turn to this recipe, which has terrific texture and flavor and couldn't be easier to make, using fully-cooked chorizo sausage, a frozen vegetable blend and frozen honey-chipotle shrimp.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/smoky-shrimp-chorizo-recipe-122373" target="_blank"><strong>Smoky Shrimp and Chorizo</strong></a></p>
Ellie Miller

When you’re pressed for time, turn to this recipe, which has terrific texture and flavor and couldn’t be easier to make, using fully-cooked chorizo sausage, a frozen vegetable blend, and frozen honey-chipotle shrimp.

Recipe: Smoky Shrimp and Chorizo

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Homemade Chorizo Tortas

<p>A torta is the Mexican version of a panini — a pressed sandwich made with crusty bread that can have an endless array of fillings. For this one, we make our own chorizo-inspired filling by spicing up ground pork or turkey. Use a panini maker if you have one (and skip Step 4) or use our technique for making pressed sandwiches without any special equipment. Serve with a mixed green salad.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/homemade-chorizo-tortas-recipe-ew0611" target="_blank"><strong>Homemade Chorizo Tortas</strong></a></p>
Ken Burris

A torta is the Mexican version of a panini — a pressed sandwich made with crusty bread that can have an endless array of fillings. For this one, we make our own chorizo-inspired filling by spicing up ground pork or turkey. Use a panini maker if you have one (and skip Step 4) or use our technique for making pressed sandwiches without any special equipment. Serve with a mixed green salad.

Recipe: Homemade Chorizo Tortas

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Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

<p>This mouthwatering pork tenderloin is stuffed with chorizo, cheese, and spinach. Serve with sautéed red peppers tossed with capers, parsley, sherry vinegar, and roasted potatoes.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/chorizo-stuffed-pork-tenderloin-recipe-ew1110" target="_blank"><strong>Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin</strong></a></p>
Ken Burris

This mouthwatering pork tenderloin is stuffed with chorizo, cheese, and spinach. Serve with sautéed red peppers tossed with capers, parsley, sherry vinegar, and roasted potatoes.

Recipe: Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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Chorizo Migas

<p>Migas, scrambled eggs with strips of tortillas, is a tasty breakfast or quick dinner. Poblano peppers, onion, and salsa on top ensure you get some veggies in your eggs.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/chorizo-migas-recipe-ew0912" target="_blank"><strong>Chorizo Migas</strong></a></p>
Ken Burris

Migas, scrambled eggs with strips of tortillas, is a tasty breakfast or quick dinner. Poblano peppers, onion, and salsa on top ensure you get some veggies in your eggs.

Recipe: Chorizo Migas

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Chorizo and Egg Burritos

<p>As long as you've got eggs in the house, you can save the day with a spicy burrito. Chorizo is a Spanish sausage that gets its color and distinctive flavor from dried smoked paprika, or <i>pimentón</i>.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/chorizo-egg-burritos-recipe-rbk0212"><b>Chorizo and Egg Burritos</b></a></p>
Jonny Valiant

As long as you've got eggs in the house, you can save the day with a spicy burrito. Chorizo is a Spanish sausage that gets its color and distinctive flavor from dried smoked paprika, or pimentón.

Recipe: Chorizo and Egg Burritos

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Chorizo and Pepper Empanadas

<p>Using refrigerated pie crust keeps the workload manageable when you're making these tasty little pockets filled with chorizo and peperonata. Mix things up by swapping in red pepper and adding a dollop of goat cheese.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/chorizo-pepper-empanadas-recipe-122810" target="_blank"><strong>Chorizo and Pepper Empanadas</strong></a></p>
Kate Sears/Woman's Day

Using refrigerated pie crust keeps the workload manageable when you’re making these tasty little pockets filled with chorizo and peperonata. Mix things up by swapping in red pepper and adding a dollop of goat cheese.

Recipe: Chorizo and Pepper Empanadas

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Pork and Chorizo Burgers

<p>Grilled scallions and mayo laced with smoked paprika and lemon make delicious, Spanish-inspired toppers for these quick and easy burgers.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/pork-chorizo-burgers-recipe-rbk0811" target="_blank"><strong>Pork and Chorizo Burgers</strong></a></p>
Con Poulos

Grilled scallions and mayo laced with smoked paprika and lemon make delicious, Spanish-inspired toppers for these quick and easy burgers.

Recipe: Pork and Chorizo Burgers

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Aarón Sánchez's Chorizo and Corn Bread Stuffing

Stray from the usual Thanksgiving stuffing and try this Latin-inspired recipe from chef Aarón Sánchez's.

 Recipe: Aaron Sanchez Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing
Michael Harlan Turkell

Stray from the usual Thanksgiving stuffing and try this Latin-inspired recipe from chef Aarón Sánchez's.

Recipe: Aarón Sánchez's Chorizo and Corn Bread Stuffing

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Chicken and Rice with Fresh Chorizo

<p>"In the Amazon, cooks make a Portuguese-style chorizo that's very good," says Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. He uses it with other local ingredients in this spin on a Latin classic. </p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/chicken-rice-fresh-chorizo-recipe-fw0711" target="_blank"><strong>Chicken and Rice with Fresh Chorizo</strong></a></p>
David Nicolas

"In the Amazon, cooks make a Portuguese-style chorizo that's very good," says Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. He uses it with other local ingredients in this spin on a Latin classic.

Recipe: Chicken and Rice with Fresh Chorizo

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Twice-Baked Potato with Chorizo

<p>Perfect for a casual get-together with friends, these twice-baked potatoes feature a combination of creamy goat cheese and spicy chorizo inside a crisp potato shell. Easy and impressive never misses the mark!</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/twice-baked-potato-chorizo-recipe-clv0211" target="_blank"><strong>Twice-Baked Potato with Chorizo</strong></a></p>
Anna Williams

Perfect for a casual get-together with friends, these twice-baked potatoes feature a combination of creamy goat cheese and spicy chorizo inside a crisp potato shell. Easy and impressive never misses the mark!

Recipe: Twice-Baked Potato with Chorizo

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Smoky Chorizo Stuffing

<p>Rather than traditional sausage stuffing, chef George Mendes of NYC's Aldea serves a smoky version using chorizo and hot pimentón de la Vera (smoked paprika).</p>
<p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="/recipefinder/smoky-chorizo-stuffing-recipe-fw1110" target="_blank"><b>Smoky Chorizo Stuffing</b></a></p>
Con Poulos

Rather than traditional sausage stuffing, chef George Mendes of NYC's Aldea serves a smoky version using chorizo and hot pimentón de la Vera (smoked paprika).

Recipe: Smoky Chorizo Stuffing

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Chorizo Poached in Red Wine

<p>Jim German and his wife, Claire Johnston, make wonderfully simple snacks to accompany his cocktails. A favorite at their restaurant, <a href="http://www.jimgermanbar.com/" target="_blank">Jimgermanbar</a>, is this smoky Spanish sausage with garlic, cooked gently in red wine until it's plump and juicy.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/chorizo-poached-in-red-wine-recipe-fw0410" target="_blank"><b>Chorizo Poached in Red Wine</b></a></p>
Cedric Angeles

Jim German and his wife, Claire Johnston, make wonderfully simple snacks to accompany his cocktails. A favorite at their restaurant, Jimgermanbar, is this smoky Spanish sausage with garlic, cooked gently in red wine until it's plump and juicy.

Recipe: Chorizo Poached in Red Wine

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Chorizo, Tomato, and Cheese Pizzas

<p>Use naan flatbreads and prepared pesto sauce for a fast and easy pizza. Try the chorizo and broccoli rabe as spicy and hearty toppings.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/chorizo-tomato-cheese-pizza-recipe" target="_blank"><strong>Chorizo, Tomato, and Cheese Pizzas</strong></a></p>
Yunhee Kim

Use naan flatbreads and prepared pesto sauce for a fast and easy pizza. Try the chorizo and broccoli rabe as spicy and hearty toppings.

Recipe: Chorizo, Tomato, and Cheese Pizzas

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Red Lentil and Chorizo Soup

red lentil and chorizo soup
Ellen Silverman

Filled with fiber-rich lentils and spicy Spanish sausage, this soup makes a fast, filling meal.

Recipe: Red Lentil and Chorizo Soup

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