Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese Recipe

Name: Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers; Filling; 1 cup onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes; 1 egg; Sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

4 large bell peppers
Filling
1 cup onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup monterey jack cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1 egg
Sauce
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Remove seeds from peppers and set aside.
3
Make stuffing: Saute onion in olive oil until soft.
4
Add garlic and remove from heat.
5
Add sausage, rice and cheese.
6
Add egg, mix well, and set aside.
7
Make sauce: Place all sauce ingredients in saucepan.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Use a spoon to chop tomatoes coarsely.
10
Stuff peppers with chorizo mixture.
11
Pour sauce into a glass or enamel baking dish.
12
Arrange peppers on sauce, open side up.
13
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
14
Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.
15
Spoon sauce over peppers.

416

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large bell peppers, Filling, 1 cup onion, finely diced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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