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Spanish Tortilla Española with Chorizo

Name: Spanish Tortilla Española with Chorizo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 large eggs; 150g chorizo, sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped; Smoked paprika

A savory and hearty Spanish classic, the Tortilla Española, enhanced with the robust flavors of chorizo.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 18, 2025

Spanish Tortilla Española with Chorizo — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tortilla

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 487 kcal
Protein: 19.25 g
Carbs: 35 g
Fat: 29 g
Fiber: 4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1946 kcal
Protein: 77 g
Carbs: 140 g
Fat: 116 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced	520	10	120	1	12
1 medium onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
6 large eggs	430	36	3	30	0
150g chorizo sliced	585	30	6	45	1
3 tbsp olive oil	360	0	0	40	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Smoked paprika	6	0	1	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Ingredients

1
Slice Potatoes
Thinly slice the potatoes using a mandoline.
2
Chop Onion and Slice Chorizo
Finely chop the onion and slice the chorizo.
3
Beat Eggs
Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat lightly with salt and pepper.

Cooking the Potatoes and Onions

1
Heat Oil
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook Potatoes and Onions
Add the sliced potatoes and onions, cooking until soft and lightly golden, about 15-20 minutes.
3
Drain and Combine
Drain off excess oil and transfer to the egg mixture.
Tip: Ensure potatoes are cooked through before adding to eggs. Let the potato-onion mixture cool slightly before combining with eggs to avoid scrambling.

How to Make Spanish Tortilla Española with Chorizo

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Mix Ingredients
Combine the cooked potatoes and onions with the beaten eggs.
2
Cook Chorizo
In the same skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
3
Pour Mixture
Pour the egg mixture back into the skillet with the chorizo, spreading evenly.
4
Cook First Side
Cook the tortilla for 10 minutes on one side over medium-low heat.
5
Invert and Cook
After 10 minutes, invert the tortilla and cook the other side for 5 minutes over medium heat.