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MYO Turkey Chorizo--1/3 of the fat, but all of the flavor! Use for breakfast burritos, eggs or my tasty queso fundido dip!
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MYO Turkey Chorizo {Plus a lightened Up Fundido!}
Double or triple this Chorizo spice recipe and store in a mason jar to season any of your favorite Mexican style meats--or even fajita veggies!
Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 package lean ground turkey (1.25 lbs)
  • 5 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 Tablespoon chipotle in adobo , chopped
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Mix the dry spices together in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and chopotle in adobo to pan, stir.
  3. Slowly add ground turkey and raise heat to medium-high. Use a flat spatula or meat crumbler to break up the turkey into small crumbles as it cooks.
  4. Sprinkle spices, mixing well to cover all of the meat. Continue to crumble meat as cooks.
  5. Remove from heat and serve!
Recipe Notes

Adapted from Sarcastic Cooking. This freezes very well! Just cool completely and store in a zip baggie.