Making Chorizo at home is one of the easiest Mexican dishes you can make. I like to control the type of meat I buy since I prefer to use lower fat ground beef. To me this means: less calories = bigger portions. I’m a bottomless pit!

Here is a small nutrition chart I put together to illustrate how the type of ground beef you select has an impact on the calories you eat:

One dish I don’t mind eating a higher fat ground beef is hamburgers. You have to use the 80/20 for that! Otherwise you risk eating a dry and blah burger… that’s no bueno

Speaking of “Mexican” food… I want to announce that I’m so excited for this Friday.  I’m about to become a U.S. Citizen!! I passed the test/interview about a month ago and now it’s time for the official swearing in. I can’t wait! I’ll give you more details later but I wanted to give you  a heads up on what’s coming my way.

My Mexican roots will never be erased but I’ll be very proud to say “I’m a United States Citizen” 

How to make Beef Chorizo (Healthy)

Prep time15 mins
Cook time6 hours
Total time6 hours 15 mins

The leaner the ground beef you use the healthier it is. I use 96% ground beef but you may use any kind you want depending on how much fat you want on your chorizo.

Author: Fit, Fun & Delish!
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

2 lbs 96% ground beef
2 tablespoons Rub (recipe below)
1 tablespoon ground chipotle chile
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients well in a large bowl, kneading as if for bread dough. Allow the mixture to stand refrigerated for at least 6 hours or as long as 4 days so the chorizo can ripen. Time allows the spices to infuse their flavors into the ground beef and for the chorizo’s flavor overall to mellow.

Once the chorizo has cured you can freeze it in smaller portions and use as needed.

Cook by frying in a pan. Mix with potatoes, onions, and/or green peppers. To make a delicious breakfast add some scramble eggs and eat with corn or flour tortillas. Another idea is to serve it as a burrito mixed with pinto beans & salsa. Yum!

Mexican Rub

Prep time5 mins
Total time5 mins

Use the Mexican Rub to transform any boring dish into something delicious and flavorful. Make grilled chicken, pork and even to tacos.

Author: Fit, Fun & Delish!

Ingredients

½ cup kosher salt
½ cup brown sugar
½ tablespoon cumin
½ tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile
½ tablespoon granulated garlic
½ tablespoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Mix all ingredients and store tightly lidded.


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