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Authentic Papas Con Chorizo Recipe

Make Papas Con Chorizo cooked to perfection mixed crispy potatoes (and eggs if you want) to satisfy your cravings for authentic Mexican food!

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

Ingredients

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

  • #1 - I make my own beef chorizo but in a pinch, I buy it from Sprouts or my nearest Mexican grocery store. If you're not lucky enough to have one of these nearby, you can select one like Cacique or El Mexicano.
  • Other serving ideas:
  • With refried beans on the side
  • Make breakfast tacos
  • Make breakfast burritos

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.