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Default Chorizo Burrito recipe?

"aem" > wrote in message
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> On Aug 26, 1:58 pm, "Zippy P" > wrote:
>> Been having chorizo burritos and the local dive mexican place.. super
>> yummy!
>> Anybody have a good recipe for one?
>>

> Recipe? For a burrito!? I'm guessing you really mean to ask what do
> other people like with chorizo, and I'm assuming you mean Mexican
> style chorizo, not Spanish.
>
> My preference is to mix a little ground beef with chorizo--tames down
> the harshness some chorizo has--and to drain the fat well. Then, I
> think potatoes (leftover boiled, diced) go well with chorizo, and I
> like strips of a mild green chile in the burrito. As for a cheese,
> cotija or asadero might work well. That's really all that's needed;
> tomatoes need not apply. -aem
>
> For brief informative descriptions of various Mexican cheeses, check
> out this webpage:

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/mexicancheeses.htm
>


Just like sausage, chorizo varies from maker to maker. I believe
Johnsonville is making a chorizo, but it's not too flavorful or spicy. I'd
pass on it if I were you. I like chorizo and refried beans as well and a
nice white cheese with leetle chile bits in it.
Edrena