Spanish Chorizo Potato Stew Food

SPANISH CHORIZO & POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Finely dice the onion, roughly chop the garlic, finely chop the green bell pepper, cut the potatoes (peeled) into small 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick pieces and slice the chorizo into 1/4 inch (.625 cm) thick rounds
• Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in a generous 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
• After 2 minutes, add in the onion, garlic and green bell pepper, mix with the olive oil, once the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes, add in the sliced chorizo and cook for another 2 minutes while mixing, then add in a generous 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, quickly mix together, then add in the potatoes and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together until well mixed, then add in enough cold water to just cover the ingredients (3 cups / 710 ml in my case), add in a bay leaf and rasie to a high heat
• Once the water comes to a boil, place a lid on the stock pot and lower to a low-medium heat, cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes, then remove a couple of the potatoes, mash them with a fork, add into the stew and mix, remove from the heat
• Transfer into shallows bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

CHORIZO-POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well coated, about 3 more minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and paprika. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook 12 minutes. Add the chard; cover and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are tender and the chard is wilted, 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; top with parsley, drizzle with olive oil and serve with bread.

CHORIZO STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add in the bay leaves, onion, green pepper and chorizo.
• Saute for 2-3 minutes over a medium-high heat, then add the potato, beans, tomatoes, paste and spices.
• Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down very low and let simmer covered for 20 minutes.
• Stir the stew, then leave partially covered for another 20 minutes or until the stew is as thick as you like and the potatoes are cooked.
• Season to taste.
• Ladle into bowls and top with the spring onion.

SPANISH CHORIZO

Steps:

• Grind meat and fat separately through the coarse disk and mix together.
• Place in a LARGE bowl.
• Sprinkle remaining ingredients on meat mix thoroughly.
• Cover with plastic wrap and cure in the fridge for 24 hours.
• Remove from fridge and give meat mixture another good stir.
• Prepare casings and stuff with meat.
• Tie off in 4 inch links.
• Hang to dry for 8 weeks.