Turkey Chorizo (Loose, not Encased)

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

In college, I spent some summers in New Mexico, where I fell in love with authentic Mexican chorizo. But having become very health-conscious, my husband and I have been trying to replicate that chorizo flavor in extra lean ground turkey. This recipe tastes just like the pork chorizo from our favorite taco trucks. Serve in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, omelets, or breakfast burritos. I suggest serving on corn tortillas, with chopped onion and cilantro garnish, and a squeeze of lime.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Turkey Chorizo (Loose, not Encased)

Ingredients

3 dried red chile peppers

or more to taste

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons red chile powder

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano

2 teaspoons salt

2 large cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

¾ teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 ¼ pounds extra-lean ground turkey breast

2 teaspoons olive oil

½ lime

juiced

¼ orange

juiced

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Directions

Step 1

Pulse dried red chile peppers in a spice grinder until coarsely ground.

Step 2

Combine ground chile peppers apple cider vinegar red chile powder water oregano salt garlic cumin sugar and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add turkey; mix until seasonings are well-incorporated.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned turkey; cook stirring frequently to break up clumps until no longer pink 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and orange juice. Continue cooking until browned about 5 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Turkey Chorizo (Loose, not Encased)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 196.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.4g 71%

Carbohydrates: 3.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Cholesterol: 87.9mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 202.9IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.6mg 120%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 55%

Vitamin C: 4.1mg 7%

Folate: 16.3mcg 4%

Calcium: 44.6mg 5%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 47.1mg 17%

Potassium: 480.5mg 14%

Sodium: 1234.7mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 32.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.