Chorizo Latkes
Ingredients
| Qty | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 ea | russet potatoes, peeled |
| 2 ea | large eggs eggs, lightly beaten |
| salt and ground black pepper to taste | |
| 1 tsp | vegetable oil |
| 1 lb | package beef chorizo |
| 1 ea | yellow onion, diced |
| 1 tbsp | vegetable oil |
Preparation
- Shred potatoes; wring out excess water in a dish towel. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon grease in the skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 4 minutes. Fold into potatoes until well-combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another large skillet until almost smoking. Add heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture; press down to flatten slightly. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Continue with remaining potato mixture. Drain on paper towels.