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Chorizo Shakshuka

Published: Dec 25, 2021 · Modified: Jun 3, 2024 by Christina Koncker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Chorizo Shakshuka is a bold twist on the traditional poached eggs suspended in a thickened tomato sauce dish. Chipotle en adobo peppers add smokiness, making it ideal for pairing with your favorite tortilla chips.

I love a good hearty weekend breakfast. Something warm and cozy to tuck into. Something that dirties only one pan because the only thing I want to concern myself with after indulging in a steaming hot plate of this chorizo shakshuka is napping.

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Chorizo Shakshuka
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What is Shakshuka?

Believed to be a North African dish (though its exact origins are contested), shakshuka (or shakshouka) is a dish that consists of eggs poached in a thickened tomato sauce. Other ingredients typically include fresh peppers, onions, and garlic, and spices like cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. It’s a one-pan comfort food wonder. 

Shakshuka is one of those dishes that is surprisingly flavorful and flexible. Tomatoes make an amazingly complex and flavorful base for most any dish. When paired with the bold spices in shakshuka the tomato base really dazzles the tastebuds with layers of flavor. Plus, once you’ve got a basic recipe down, shakshuka is super customizable (as you’ll see with my version for Chorizo Shakshuka). 

The real beauty of shakshuka is that it's mealtime transcendent, making it appropriate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I mean eggs are inserting themselves everywhere these days and I’m so down with that. Just pair shakshuka with a carby side of your choice and (insert mealtime of choice here) is served - in one hot, steamy pan. 

Ingredients

Chorizo Shakshuka Ingredients
Chorizo Shakshuka Ingredients

This shakshuka with chorizo recipe is incredibly easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients to achieve an amazingly bold and comforting dish - I’m in awe of how good it is for how few ingredients are required - and I hope you will be too. Pick up the following ingredients for this chorizo shakshuka recipe:

  • Chorizo
  • Yellow or white onion
  • Red bell pepper
  • Garlic cloves
  • Ground cumin
  • Whole canned tomatoes
  • Chipotle en adobo peppers
  • Large eggs
  • Parsley or cilantro (optional, garnish)

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions

Here are some handy substitutions should you want to tweak this Chorizo Shakshuka recipe.

  • Vegetarian - leave the chorizo out to return this dish to its vegetarian roots (or use soyrizo instead; I’ve seen soyrizo at Trader Joes).
  • Peppers - if you don’t have chipotle en adobo peppers, use a fresh jalapeno to add some heat. It won’t have the smokiness canned adobo peppers bring, but consider adding a few dashes (or ½ teaspoon) of smoked paprika when going this route.

Variations

This shakshuka with chorizo recipe is so versatile! Here are some variations you might want to consider.

  • Spicier - this recipe has a decent bit of heat, but if you are a true chile head and want it even hotter, add a few dashes of chili pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the dish.
  • Not so spicy - reduce the amount of chipotle en adobo peppers to one or leave them out completely. Add ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika to contribute smokiness. 
  • Sides - carbs make the perfect side for this dish. I opted for tortilla chips but toast (whole grain, French, Texas), buns, biscuits, and croissants would also be good options. 
  • Garnishes - a simple sprinkle of fresh parsley or herb of your choice works well here (think basil, oregano, cilantro). Crumbly cheese like cotija or feta are a nice addition, and if you want to add a bit of reprieve from the heat, drizzle with crema or serve with sour cream. 

How to Make Chorizo Shakshuka - Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cook chorizo in a pan over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, until fully cooked. Remove chorizo from pan and spread across paper towels to absorb excess grease. Leave behind a little bit of the grease to cook the vegetables in.

Add diced onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Chorizo Shakshuka

Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute, stirring constantly. 

Buzz the chipotle en adobo peppers in a food processor for 30 seconds and add to the pan along with the cumin. Add the whole tomatoes and canning liquid, squeezing the tomatoes with your hands first to break them up. I like the rusticness of differently sized pieces of tomato here.

Cooking Shakshuka with Chorizo
Cooking Shakshuka with Chorizo

Add the chorizo back in. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer for around 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Remove pan from heat. Create 5-6 “wells” in the sauce. Crack a large egg into each little well. 

Cooking Shakshuka with Chorizo

Bake for 8-10 minutes, uncovered, on the top rack of your oven. You want the eggs to still be jiggly and the whites to appear somewhat set - the eggs will continue cooking upon removal from the oven.

Shakshuka with Chorizo

Garnish with parsley and cotija or feta cheese. Serve family-style with tortilla chips or toast. 

Shakshuka with chorizo


Hint: When hand-squeezing the tomatoes, consider doing so in a high-sided container then adding the smushed tomatoes to the pan as it’s a messy business.

Chorizo Shakshuka with Parsley and Cotija

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don’t typically have leftover eggs or save them if I do (I organically recycle any leftover eggs instead). 

Reheating Leftover Chorizo Shakshuka

Leftovers can be reheated in a covered pan over medium heat. Make sure to stir occasionally. You can serve leftover Chorizo Shakshuka with over-easy eggs and carby side of your choice, or repurpose the leftovers into a Marinara-type sauce for pasta or use as a chili base. 

Chorizo Shakshuka

Questions & Answers

How are you supposed to eat shakshuka?

Preferably you should eat shakshuka with a carb of your choice! Think buttery toast, garlic Naan, or pita chips. Use the carb as a utensil to deliver delicious shakshuka to your mouth. You can also eat shakshuka over a nice bed of rice. Or a nice bed of roasted potatoes.

Is shakshuka good the next day?

Of course shakshuka is good the next day! Like chili, the sauce also improves over time! Just heat the sauce up in your microwave or in a covered pot on the stovetop. Note: I'm assuming leftovers do not include eggs.

Top Tip

Keep an eye on those eggs as they cook and take them out sooner than you think you should, otherwise you won’t get those runny yolks. 

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chorizo shakshuka

Chorizo Shakshuka

Christina Koncker
Chorizo Shakshuka is a bold twist on the traditional poached eggs suspended in a thickened tomato sauce dish. Chipotle en adobo peppers add smokiness, making it ideal for pairing with your favorite tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 34 minutes mins
Total Time 44 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 5
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • 11-inch oven-safe frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound chorizo
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 4-6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 2-4 chipotle en adobo peppers (2 for less heat, 4 for a bold heat)
  • 5-6 large eggs
  • Parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook chorizo over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, until fully cooked. Remove chorizo from the pan and spread across paper towels to absorb any excess grease. Leave behind a little bit of the grease to cook the vegetables in.
  • Add diced onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute, stirring constantly. 
  • Buzz the chipotle en adobo peppers in a food processor for 30 seconds and add to the pan. Add the cumin. Add the whole tomatoes and canning liquid, squeezing the tomatoes with your hands first to break them up. I like the rusticness of differently sized pieces of tomato.
  • Add the chorizo back in. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer for around 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove pan from heat. Create 5-6 “wells” in the sauce. Crack a large egg into each little well. 
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, uncovered, on the top rack of your oven. You want the eggs to still be jiggly and the whites to appear somewhat set - the eggs will continue cooking upon removal from the oven.
  • Garnish with parsley and cotija or feta cheese. Serve family-style with tortilla chips or toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1369IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg
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