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Shakshuka with chorizo or merguez sausage
4.9 from 54 votes

Shakshuka with chorizo or merguez sausage

Shakshuka with chorizo or merguez sausage features a rich tomato-based sauce enriched with diced onions, garlic, and bell peppers, seasoned with a blend of annatto, cumin, and chipotle powders. The addition of spicy sausage adds depth and a smoky meatiness to the dish. Eggs poached directly in the sauce provide a tender and comforting texture, suitable for a hearty breakfast or meal. Fresh herbs and optional jalapeños finish it with brightness and mild heat.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: South American, Fusion, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons of oil
  • ½ white onion diced, medium sized; or yellow onion
  • 4-6 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 2 red bell pepper diced, large
  • 1-2 teaspoons annatto powder can also use paprika, or achiote powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder can also use cayenne or any chili powder, adjust to taste
  • 1 hot pepper seeded, deveined and diced, optional, mild
  • 12 ounces chorizo sausage sliced or crumbled, or merguez sausage
  • 2 lbs tomato 4-5 large tomatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4-6 egg
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cilantro freshly chopped
  • green onion chopped
  • jalapeño optional and to taste, sliced
To serve:
  • toast grilled or toasted
  • pita bread grilled or toasted
  • avocado slices
  • queso fresco
  • olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil and add the diced onions, crushed garlic, and diced bell peppers.
  2. Cook until the onions and peppers are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the spices: achiote/annatto (or paprika), cumin powder, chipotle powder (or your choice of chili powder), diced hot pepper, salt/pepper.
  4. Add the sliced chorizo or crumbled merguez, continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes and continue cooking for another 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes have broken down and you start to have a nice thick sauce.
  6. Taste and adjust salt/pepper/spices to your taste.
  7. Add the eggs, cover, and cook until the whites are fully cooked and the yolks are done to your preference, about 10-12 minutes. For the oven method, have the oven pre-heated to 375F, carefully transfer the hot pan (oven proof) to the oven’s middle rack, and bake for about 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro, green onions, jalapeno slices (optional), and crumbled queso fresco. Serve immediately with avocado slices, garlic bread or toasted pita bread, etc.