Arroz  con Chorizo (Spanish Style Rice with Ground Chorizo Sausage)

Arroz con Chorizo is a Spanish-inspired rice dish that combines the smoky, spicy goodness of chorizo with tender, aromatic rice, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

It’s the tasty dish for any occasion, whether you’re feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to a cozy meal.  Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, bringing vibrant Spanish flavors to your kitchen in no time.  For an extra boost, top with a couple of fried eggs to transform it into a filling breakfast that will keep you energized all day.

Ingredients

•  16 ounces ground chorizo
• 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 teaspoons minced or crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 3 chicken bullion cubes
• 1/4 cup shaved Spanish Manchego or Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

• Sauté vegetables:  Melt the butter in a pot or Dutch oven.  Add the chopped onion to the pot, along with the butter.  Cook on low-medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.  Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Cook the chorizo: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the pan over medium heat.  Add the ground chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes).
• Add rice and seasonings: Stir in the rice.  Combine everything together so the rice is coated with the deliciously spicy fat of the chorizo.
• Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock:  Stir in the crushed tomato, tomato paste, and chicken stock.  Add the salt, onion powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, dried parsley, and chicken bullion cubes. Bring the dish to a simmer and then reduce the heat down to a low-medium.  Cover and cook for about 18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.  Adjust seasoning to your liking.

If you enjoy rice dishes that tantalize your taste buds, you’ll have to try these recipes:

• Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)

• Enchilada Rice

• Oyster Rice

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Arroz con Chorizo

This Spanish-inspired recipe combines the smoky, spicy goodness of chorizo with tender, aromatic rice, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Spanish, Spanish-American

Keyword Rice

Ingredients

• 16 ounces ground chorizo
• 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 teaspoons minced or crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 3 chicken bullion cubes
• 1/4 cup shaved Spanish Manchego or Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish
• Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté vegetables:  Melt the butter in a pot or Dutch oven.  Add the chopped onion to the pot, along with the butter.  Cook on low-medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.  Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2. Cook the chorizo: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the pan over medium heat.  Add the ground chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes).
3. Add rice and seasonings: Stir in the rice.  Combine everything together so the rice is coated with the deliciously spicy fat of the chorizo.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock:  Stir in the crushed tomato, tomato paste, and chicken stock.  Add the salt, onion powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, dried parsley, and chicken bullion cubes. Bring the dish to a simmer and then reduce the heat down to a low-medium.  Cover and cook for about 18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.  Adjust seasoning to your liking.

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