Mexican•quick
Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Simple and quick to make and bursting with flavor, this delicious chorizo can be frozen to have on hand any time you need it.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 16 hr 51 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons cumin
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 8 heaping tablespoons of red chili powder (recommend New Mexico red chili powder)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the beef with spices until they are well combined.
- 2
Add white vinegar to moisten as needed.
- 3
Place mixture in your refrigerator for a day or two to marinade in a well-covered glass container. This step will enhance the flavor.
- 4
Use in your favorite recipe calling for Mexican chorizo, or refrigerate or freeze the sausage in an airtight container for later use.