Best 7 Homemade Turkey Chorizo Recipes

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Homemade turkey chorizo is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from tacos and burritos to pasta and salads. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. Unlike traditional pork chorizo, turkey chorizo is a healthier alternative that is lower in fat and calories. Plus, it's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE TURKEY CHORIZO



Homemade Turkey Chorizo image

Tasty, turkey-based chorizo sausage for use in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, eggs, etc.

Provided by Andrew Rocco

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place turkey, vinegar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, cumin, coriander, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Mix well using your hands. Refrigerate for best flavor, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chorizo, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 559.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

TURKEY CHORIZO



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I was looking to make a lighter version of chorizo with a strong garlic flavor. The original recipe calls for ground pork and not having in I used turkey and made a few additional changes and the result was very good. The Ancho chile will not add alot of heat. It adds a nice rich flavor. The heat can be adjusted to your liking by increasing the red pepper flakes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Poultry

Time 12h15m

Yield 10-12 patties

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4-1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Or more depending how hot you want the sausage.)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, throughly mix the turkey with the spices; mix in the vinegar.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • Next morning form the mixture into patties and pan fry in a small amount of oil, crumble into your favorite dish or freeze for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 31.3, Sodium 228.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.4

MEXICAN CHORIZO AND TURKEY CHILI



Mexican Chorizo and Turkey Chili image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1 pound Mexican chorizo, cut from casings
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander (a palmful)
1 tablespoon ground cumin (a scant palmful)
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound cooked, diced turkey breast
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons pureed chipotles in adobo
2 tablespoons cornmeal or quick-cooking polenta
1 tablespoon honey
Chili-flavored tortilla chips or Fritos, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chorizo, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Add the garlic, onions and peppers and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the coriander, cumin and tomatoes, followed by the turkey, stock, chipotles, cornmeal and honey. Simmer over low heat to thicken, 45 minutes. Top with the chips, and serve with a lime wedge alongside. Cook's Note: Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, reheating over medium heat.

TURKEY AND CHORIZO CHILI



Turkey and Chorizo Chili image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
8 ounces Mexican or Spanish chorizo, casing removed and crumbled or chopped
1 1/4 pound ground turkey
Black pepper
1 large ear corn, scraped from the cob, cob reserved and broken in half
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons pureed chipotle in adobo sauce, using peppers and sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large or medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 14-ounce can red or black beans
A handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime
Crushed corn chips, such as Fritos, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and brown. Add the turkey and break up with a potato masher, then season with some black pepper. When the turkey is browned, add in the corn.
  • Place the reserved corncob in a small pot and add the stock and a little water to cover. Bring to a bubble and simmer.
  • To the meat and corn, add the chipotle puree, stirring until fragrant. Add the cinnamon, garlic and onions, and partially cover to soften, 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Remove the cob from the corn stock, then add the stock and beans to the chili, and stir to combine. Cool and store the chili for a make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat over medium heat, adding a little more stock or water if necessary.
  • To serve, top with cilantro and the juice of a wedge of lime and some crushed corn chips.

HOMEMADE MEXICAN CHORIZO



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I love choizo, but who knows what is in the commercially prepared kind? This homemade Mexican chorizo is delicious with scrambled eggs served in a flour tortilla. I usually prepare this chorizo with ground turkey.

Provided by Wheres_the_Beef

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 1 pound, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground lean pork, ground turkey can be substituted
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, coriander, oregano, red pepper flakes, ground cloves and black pepper in mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Add cider vinegar and stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Add ground meat and knead until spice mixture is well incorporated into the meat.
  • You can use the chorizo immediately, but for best flavor development, place chorizo mixture in an airtight container and store overnight in fridge.
  • Form chrizo meat into small patties or just scramble and fry the meat in a skillet until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.3, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 714.2, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 20.2

TURKEY CHORIZO (LOOSE, NOT ENCASED)



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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.

Provided by janelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1234.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHORIZO STUFFED TURKEY BREAST



Chorizo stuffed Turkey Breast image

Quite a nice way to jazz up a turkey breast steak!

Provided by uncle-robbie

Time 45m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Turkey Breast Steaks
100 grams Chorizo sausage, chopped.
Half a small onion, finely chopped,
4 cherry tomatoes, chopped
Torn fresh basil leaves (if you don't have any fresh basil, 1 tsp of dried basil will do)
4 black olives, pitted and chopped.
4 rashers of bacon (unsmoked is preferable)

Steps:

  • Fry the Chorizo and the onion together in a frying pan (don't worry about adding oil, as the Chorizo will produce enough of this) for around 3-4 minutes, until the onions are slightly softened. Add the tomatoes and the basil and stir through. Heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chopped olives to this mixture.
  • Take a piece of cling film, lie the turkey breast steak individually onto this and cover with another piece of cling film. Using a rolling pin, gently pound the turkey steak until it it flattened to around ½ centimeter in thickness. Repeat with the second turkey steak.
  • Spoon half the mixture onto each steak and roll it up. Roll the bacon round each turkey steak (you may find it handy to tie it together with some string if it gets a bit fiddly.
  • Fry the rolled up turkey steak in the frying pan until lightly browned on the outside.
  • Place on a baking sheet and place into a preheated oven (around 200 Degrees Celcius/400 Degrees Farenheit/Gas Mark 6) for around 20 minutes, turning over about halfway through.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chorizo: Use a good quality chorizo that is not too spicy. Mexican chorizo is a good option, as it is typically milder than Spanish chorizo.
  • Brown the chorizo first: This will help to release the flavors and fats from the chorizo, which will add depth to the dish.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish. Some good options include onions, peppers, tomatoes, and corn.
  • Season the dish well: Use a blend of spices that you like, such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Let the dish simmer for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some good options include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Homemade Turkey Chorizo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be used in a variety of recipes. It is a great way to add flavor and protein to your meals. Whether you are making tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, this chorizo is sure to be a hit. So, next time you are looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, give this Homemade Turkey Chorizo a try.

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