Picadillo De Chorizo Con Maccarones Minced Chorizo W Macaroni

Elevate your weeknight dinner repertoire with Picadillo De Chorizo Con Maccarones, a vibrant and hearty dish that combines spicy crumbled chorizo, tender ground beef, and perfectly cooked macaroni in a rich, savory tomato sauce. This recipe brings together the bold flavors of paprika, cumin, and oregano, blended with sweet red bell pepper and aromatic garlic, for a satisfying one-pan meal. Simmered with chicken stock and finished with fresh parsley—and an optional sprinkling of Parmesan—this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. Ready in just 45 minutes, this Spanish-inspired comfort food is perfect for busy nights while bringing warmth and excitement to your table. Try it today and turn simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Macaroni pasta
• 200 grams Chorizo sausage (uncooked)
• 250 grams Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 400 grams Canned diced tomatoes
• 250 milliliters Chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the red bell pepper into small cubes.

Step 3

Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage and crumble the meat into small pieces.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the garlic and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the pepper begins to soften.

Step 6

Add the crumbled chorizo and ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meats are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 8

Pour in the diced tomatoes (including their juices) and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9

Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Let the pasta heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1754.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3246.0

Total Fat 182.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 392.0mg	0%
Sodium 7110.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 162.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 906.6mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 3704.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 29.7%