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Chorizo and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

A flavorful and hearty hash featuring spicy chorizo, sweet potatoes, and onions, topped with perfectly fried eggs. This is a complete and satisfying breakfast or brunch option that's easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and seasonings.

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 8 oz, removed from casing Chorizo
  • 1 large, diced Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 medium, diced Onion
  • 1/2 diced (optional) Bell Pepper
  • 2 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black Pepper
  • To garnish Fresh Cilantro

Preparing the Ingredients

Start by dicing the sweet potatoes and onion into small, even pieces. Remove the chorizo from its casing. If using bell pepper, dice it as well. Mince the garlic. Having all the ingredients prepped before you begin cooking will make the process smoother.

Cooking the Chorizo

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan. This fat will add flavor to the hash.

Cooking the Vegetables

Add the olive oil to the skillet with the chorizo fat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and onion (and bell pepper, if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika during the last minute of cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combining and Frying Eggs

Return the cooked chorizo to the skillet with the sweet potatoes and onion. Stir to combine. Create four wells in the hash using a spoon. Crack an egg into each well. Cook until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 3-5 minutes. You can cover the skillet with a lid during the last minute of cooking to help the eggs cook more evenly.

Serving

Garnish the chorizo and sweet potato hash with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately, allowing each person to break the egg yolk and mix it with the hash.

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FAQ

  • Can I use different types of chorizo?

    Yes, you can use Mexican chorizo (which is usually raw) or Spanish chorizo (which is cured and smoked). If using Spanish chorizo, you may need to reduce the cooking time as it's already cooked.
  • Can I add other vegetables?

    Absolutely! Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach, kale, or corn. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • How do I make sure the sweet potatoes cook evenly?

    Dice the sweet potatoes into small, even pieces. This will ensure that they cook at the same rate. Also, don't overcrowd the skillet; if necessary, cook the sweet potatoes in batches.