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Authentic Papas Con Chorizo Recipe
5 from 75 votes

Authentic Papas Con Chorizo Recipe

Authentic Papas Con Chorizo is a hearty dish combining diced russet potatoes and Mexican chorizo, cooked with onions and optionally scrambled eggs. The potatoes crisp slightly and absorb the rich, spiced flavors of the chorizo for a savory, satisfying meal often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 russet potato washed and cut into small cubes (peeled optional, large, about 3 cups
  • ½ cup canola oil or vegetable or avocado oil
  • 1 Lb Mexican chorizo removed from casing if any. (see note #1)
  • 1 cup onion chopped into small squares, about half of a medium, white or yellow onion
If adding eggs
  • 6 egg beaten in a bowl, large, add about 6 eggs for half of the chorizo recipe
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
OPTIONAL GARNISHING
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup queso fresco crumbled
  • salsa or pickled jalapeños

Instructions

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  1. Cook the potatoes: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the cubed potatoes and place in a single layer. Add salt & pepper according to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon ea.)
  2. Cook for about 10 minutes stirring them often so that they cook evenly. Remove from pan and place on a plate with paper towels to drain. Set aside.
  3. Cook the chorizo: On same skillet, remove any left oil from the potatoes. Heat skillet back to medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s translucent, 1 or 2 minutes.
  5. Add the potatoes back to the chorizo mix and stir to combine all ingredients
If adding with eggs
  1. In a medium to large bowl, break the eggs in and salt & pepper. Beat with a fork.
  2. Cook the eggs: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in eggs. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, until eggs are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Serve with warm tortillas. See notes for other serving ideas.

Notes

  • Use Mexican chorizo from specialty or Latin markets, or trusted brands like Cacique or El Mexicano if local fresh chorizo isn't available.
  • Serving suggestions include pairing with refried beans, making breakfast tacos, or using the mixture as a burrito filling.
  • Peeling the potatoes is optional; cutting into small cubes helps them cook evenly and absorb flavors well.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 631mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 631mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.