Chorizo Gravy or Sauce
Transform your comfort food game with this rich and flavorful Chorizo Gravy or Sauce, a bold twist on classic Southern-style gravy. Made with savory ground chorizo sausage, this recipe incorporates a buttery roux, creamy whole milk, and a hint of paprika for a smoky depth of flavor. The rendered chorizo fat enhances every bite, while chicken or vegetable broth adds a subtle, savory undertone. Perfectly thickened in just 15 minutes, this versatile gravy pairs beautifully with fluffy biscuits, over eggs, drizzled on roasted vegetables, or as a finishing touch for breakfast and brunch dishes. Whether you're hosting a gathering or craving a hearty, comforting meal, this chorizo gravy is your new go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz chorizo sausage (ground or removed from casing)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chorizo from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns a light golden color.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Then pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the cooked chorizo and its juices, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Let the gravy simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the gravy from heat and serve warm over biscuits, eggs, roasted vegetables, or your dish of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.2 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 5028 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.3 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1718 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
