Spanish Chorizo in Red Wine Sauce

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Spanish Chorizo in Red Wine Sauce
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This Spanish Chorizo in Red Wine Sauce is a rich and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner. The tangy wine sauce complements the savory, spicy meatballs beautifully. This recipe offers a unique variation on traditional chorizo, using ground turkey for a lighter, healthier option.

What You Will Need

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped (or ¼ cup red onion, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 whole peppercorns
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups red wine

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/3cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93/7 lean)

The Process

1. Make the Sauce:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • Add the shallot (or onion) and carrot, and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the oregano, bay leaf, peppercorns, and red wine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  • Strain the sauce and reserve the liquid.
  • Simmer the liquid until reduced to 2 cups. If it becomes too thick, add a little water.

2. Make the Meatballs:

  • In a large bowl, combine the paprika, smoked paprika, fennel, salt, garlic, cloves, cayenne, red wine, breadcrumbs, and ground turkey.
  • Mix well and form into 1-tablespoon-sized meatballs.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for 4 minutes per side, or until browned.
  • Add a little water to the pan, cover, and steam the meatballs until cooked through.

3. Combine and Serve:

  • Add the strained wine sauce to the skillet with the meatballs, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry (2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water).
  • Heat through and serve over rice or with crusty bread.