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Chorizo & Mushroom Sauté

Earthy cremini mushrooms soak up the smoky-paprika spice and juicy drippings of crumbled Mexican chorizo in this five-minute stovetop wonder.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Mexican chorizo casings removed; sub: bulk Italian sausage + 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced thick; sub: button or portobello caps
  • 1 tbsp olive oil sub: bacon fat or avocado oil
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed; sub: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika sub: chipotle powder
  • Sea salt & cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; sub: cilantro

Instructions

  • Render & brown: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chorizo; break up and cook 2 min until it releases fat.
  • Add mushrooms: Tip in mushroom slices. Sauté 3 min, stirring occasionally, until edges caramelize and chorizo deepens in color.
  • Flavor burst & finish: Stir in smashed garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1 min more until garlic is golden and fragrant. Scatter parsley and serve sizzling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 221kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 0.5g
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