Best Portuguese Chourico Potato Balls Recipes

PORTUGUESE CHOURICO & POTATO BALLS

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Make and share this Portuguese Chourico & Potato Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories Portuguese

Time 2h45m

Yield 15 Balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 1/2 ounces Portuguese chourico, skin removed and finely diced
sea salt and white pepper, to taste
1 3/4 ounces fine breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

Set a large saucepan almost filled with water to a boil. Season with salt then add the whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and set aside until cooled. Peel off the skins and mash the flesh with a fork.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Stir in the diced onions and cook until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the chourico and continue cooking until the onions are caramelized, 7 to 10 minutes longer.
In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, the sautéed chourico and onions. Stir in the breadcrumbs and egg.
Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and chill for 30 minutes.
Fill a large pan one third full with vegetable oil and heat to 355F (180C). Fry the balls in small batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 115.7, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.1

PORTUGUESE CHOURICO STEW

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Authentic stew made with Portuguese chourico (smoked pork sausage) and green beans.

Provided by John J. Pacheco

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package chourico, cut into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can canned tomato sauce
6 cups water
2 small potatoes, diced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 dash paprika
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained

Steps:

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute chourico, onion and garlic until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce, water and potatoes. Season with red pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in green beans, and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1421.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g