Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to cooking perfect chorizo?

The secret is to start it in a cold, non-stick pan . Unlike other ground meats, fresh Mexican chorizo has a very high fat content and is packed with delicate, dried spices. By starting it in a cold pan, you are allowing the fat to render out slowly and gently, which is the key that cooks the meat through perfectly and crisps it up without scorching and burning the spices, which would make them bitter.

Q2: What is the difference between Mexican chorizo and Spanish chorizo?

They are two completely different products! Mexican chorizo (what you need for this recipe) is a raw, fresh ground pork sausage that needs to be cooked before it is eaten. Spanish chorizo is a hard, cured sausage (similar to a salami) that is ready to eat and can be sliced and served on a charcuterie board.

Q3: Can I make this sloppy joe mix ahead of time and freeze it?

Yes, this is a fantastic freezer meal! The cooked and sauced chorizo mixture freezes beautifully. Let it cool completely, then portion it into freezer-safe containers or bags. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it gently on the stovetop.

Q4: Can I make this recipe with ground beef instead of chorizo?

You can, but it will have a very different flavor profile. If you want to make a more traditional sloppy joe with a Tex-Mex twist, you can substitute the chorizo with 1 pound of ground beef. You will also need to add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of a good chili powder or a taco seasoning to the meat as it cooks to mimic the flavor of the chorizo.

Q5: What is the best way to toast hamburger buns?

The easiest method is to simply place them, cut-side up, on a baking sheet and toast them under your oven's broiler for just a minute or two, until they are golden brown. You can also place them, cut-side down, in a hot, dry skillet for a minute or two.

Spicy Chorizo Sloppy Joes (A 20-Minute Meal!)

A quick and easy recipe for a spicy twist on classic sloppy joes, made with Mexican chorizo. In this simple, one-skillet meal, fresh bulk chorizo is cooked and crumbled, then simmered in a flavorful sauce made from store-bought red chile enchilada sauce and water. The savory meat mixture is served on toasted hamburger buns and finished with unique toppings of creamy sliced avocado and crunchy corn chips for a perfect blend of flavors and textures.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds bulk fresh Mexican chorizo
1 (8-ounce) package red chile enchilada sauce
1/2 cup water
4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 large avocado, thinly sliced
3/4 cup corn chips (like Fritos), roughly crushed

Instructions

Start by cooking the chorizo in a cold nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir often with a wooden spoon to break the meat into smaller pieces. Cook until it is cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked chorizo to a medium bowl. Carefully drain the drippings from the skillet.
Return the skillet to the stove. Add the enchilada sauce and water, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Continue to cook the sauce for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until it has slightly thickened.
Stir the reserved browned chorizo back into the sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
(Final assembly steps inferred as they were missing from the article)
Spoon the chorizo mixture evenly onto the bottom halves of the toasted hamburger buns.
Top the meat with the sliced avocado and the crushed corn chips.
Place the top buns on the sandwiches and serve immediately.

Notes

This is an extremely fast weeknight meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Starting the chorizo in a cold, nonstick skillet is a key technique that helps to render the fat slowly without the meat seizing up.
The unique combination of creamy avocado and crunchy corn chips as toppings provides a great contrast in texture to the savory meat filling.
The final assembly instructions were not provided in the source article and have been inferred.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/spicy-chorizo-sloppy-joes/