Homemade Turkey Chorizo

Homemade Turkey Chorizo
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Transform everyday ground turkey into a vibrant, flavorful chorizo, perfect for adding a spicy kick to your favorite Southwestern and Mexican dishes. This homemade version allows you to control the ingredients and spice level, resulting in a healthier and tastier alternative to store-bought chorizo.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    84 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    560 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Using your hands or a sturdy spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the turkey.

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03 Step

Recipe View 8 hrs Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.

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04 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Add the turkey chorizo mixture to the skillet. Using a wooden spoon, break up the turkey into small pieces.

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06 Step

Recipe View 9 mins Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes. Ensure no pink remains.

For a smokier flavor, use hot smoked paprika.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level. For a milder chorizo, omit them altogether.
If you don't have apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or lime juice can be used as substitutes.
This chorizo can be made in larger batches and frozen for later use. Be sure to cool completely before freezing in an airtight container.

Elenora Murray

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Cierra Franeckiprice

    The overnight refrigeration really makes a difference. The flavors are so much more pronounced. Will definitely be making this again!

  • Niko Farrell

    This recipe is amazing! So much better than the store-bought stuff. I used it in breakfast tacos and they were a huge hit!

  • Dashawn Hickledamore

    I was looking for a healthier chorizo option and this fit the bill perfectly. Easy to make and full of flavor. I added a pinch of cayenne for extra heat.

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