Description
This Easy Healthy Turkey Chorizo recipe offers a lighter twist on traditional Mexican chorizo by using lean ground turkey and a smoky spice blend. Perfectly seasoned with smoky paprika, ancho chili powder, and a hint of cayenne, this dish is ideal for breakfast bowls, tacos, burritos, or served alongside eggs for a protein-packed meal that’s both flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Spices
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons smoky paprika
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Other
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat skillet: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and spray it lightly with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break the meat up into small pieces with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally.
- Season: Once the turkey starts to brown, add the red wine vinegar and the smoky paprika, ancho chili powder, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, and ground cloves. Stir well to evenly coat the meat with the spices.
- Continue cooking: Cook until the turkey is fully browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes total. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately with eggs, in breakfast bowls, tacos, burritos, or your favorite dishes.
Notes
- This healthy turkey chorizo is a lighter alternative to traditional Mexican chorizo, using lean ground turkey and robust spices for authentic flavor with less fat.
- It pairs perfectly with eggs for breakfast or as a filling for tacos and burritos.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control the spiciness to your preference.
- Use a cast iron skillet for best browning results, but any non-stick skillet will work.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup (generous)
- Calories: 116 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 253 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
