Mexican Chorizo

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound (450g) ground pork
• 1/2 cup (120g) chopped white onion
• 1/4 cup (60g) chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup (60g) chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5g) chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) black pepper
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the ground pork, onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the ground pork into small crumbles, until browned.
3. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has almost completely reduced.
5. Serve the Mexican chorizo hot with your favorite sides.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fiber: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Slightly spicy
• Ground pork with a crispy texture
• Versatile dish that can be used as a main course, filling, or topping

User Comments:

• "This chorizo was so easy to make and absolutely delicious! It had a great balance of flavors and spice."
• "I love that this dish is so versatile. I've used it to make tacos, burritos, and even pizza."
• "I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this chorizo was surprisingly mild. It had just the right amount of heat for me."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can substitute water or vegetable broth.
• To make a spicier chorizo, add more chili powder to taste.
• Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.