Dinner for 6
Pambazo Mexicano
Potatoes and chorizo fill rolls dipped in guajillo sauce, then cook in a skillet with lettuce, cheese, and cream.
Typical price
$7.25for 4 servings
$1.81 per serving$7.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $0.85Typical price |
| Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical | 6 | $2.70Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.75Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups potatoes
- 3 guajillo peppers
- 2 chorizos
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 8 black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
- 6 teleras or kaiser rolls
- 1 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup crumbled cheese
- 2 tbsp mexican cream
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in a medium pot of salted water for 12 minutes, until tender, then drain.
- Toast the guajillos in a dry 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side, then remove their stems and seeds.
- Soak the peppers in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend them with garlic, peppercorns, oregano, and 1/2 cup soaking water.
- Cook the chorizo in the skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F, then stir in the potatoes.
- Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat, dip each roll in the sauce, and cook each side for 2 minutes.
- Fill the rolls with the potato mixture, lettuce, cheese, and cream.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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