Beer-Steamed Mussels With Chorizo Recipe | Epicurious

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Beersteamed mussels with chorizo and baguette slices in a shallow bowl.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Joanna Keohane

Yes, you can use any pilsner in this recipe—but a Mexican pilsner will take to the chorizo the best. Buy a six-pack so you have a few on hand to drink while you eat. Serve this full-flavored dish, which was developed for our #cook90 initiative, with a nice green salad to round out the meal.

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