I had a short fling with Chipotle’s pork-chicken chorizo before they pulled it off their menu. It was a sad day, but I used my superpowers to hack their recipe at home! Making homemade chorizo is so easy, you guys.

If you can make taco meat, you can make this homemade chorizo. Just brown your meat in a big skillet and add the seasoning blend along with a couple other ingredients.

An unexpected bonus in this recipe is the chorizo seasoning blend. It’s SO SO good and a fun twist on taco seasoning. I’ve used it in several recipes on my site – linked below!

Homemade Chorizo – Just like Chipotle Chorizo!

If you’ve been on the hunt for a game-changer in the kitchen, this homemade Chorizo recipe is the answer! The spice mix is the perfect blend that has a delicious peppery, southwest punch to it. While the mixture of pork and chicken means you won’t be feeling guilty with every bit you take!

Whip up a big batch at the start of the week, and you’re set for spicing up your scrambles, hashes, salads, and wraps.

An unexpected surprise was how tasty and versatile the chorizo seasoning turned out to be! It’s like a reimagined version of taco seasoning! linked to several recipes below in case you want to make a big batch and use it again.

Meet my newest friend, chorizo seasoning. It has three different kinds of paprika along with a bunch of other seasonings that give it a peppery, southwest punch.

Homemade Chorizo Ingredients

For the chorizo seasoning:

• 2 Tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 Tablespoon hot paprika
• 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 Tablespoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2-1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (depending on how spicy you want it)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

For making the chorizo:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar

The addition of ground chicken lightens up the pork and makes it less greasy.

If you can’t find ground chicken, just use ground turkey.

Chorizo Seasoning Recipe

1. Combine the chorizo seasoning’s spices and herbs in a small bowl and mix until combined.

How to Make Chorizo Meat

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and chicken to the pan, breaking the meat into bite-sized pieces.
2. Add 3 Tablespoons of chorizo seasoning to the skillet. Work the spices gently into the meat and cook for 12-15 minutes until the meat has formed brown crusted spots on much of the meat.
3. Add the red wine vinegar to the skillet and toss to combine. Taste, and add a bit more salt if you think it’s necessary.

How to Use the Best Chorizo Meat

This chorizo is so versatile! Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and use it in scrambles, hashes, salads, and wraps all week long.

Keep a jar of that spice blend in your cabinet and you’ll go from zero to chorizo in about 15 minutes.

This homemade chicken chorizo is paleo, Whole30 compliant, and perfect for meal prepping!

Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and use it for wraps, scrambles, omelets, clean-out-the-fridge bowls, and salads.

I could eat salads like this everyday. Especially with a big drizzle of Paleo Ranch Dressing.

How to store this Chorizo Chipotle Copycat Recipe

When the chorizo cools to room temperature, store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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