Chorizo and Cheese Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Chorizo and Cheese Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 large can black beans; 1 cheap beer; 1 tomato; 2 shallots; 2 jalapenos; 3 serrano peppers; 1 pound chorizo; 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated or cubed; 6 bell peppers (any color, but choose ones that can stand up straight)

Servings: persons

2 sweet potatoes
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large can black beans
1 cheap beer
1 tomato
2 shallots
2 jalapenos
3 serrano peppers
1 pound chorizo
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated or cubed
6 bell peppers (any color, but choose ones that can stand up straight)

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes.
3
Toss the sweet potatoes with the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar (and some salt to taste).
4
Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender and browning at the edges; once finished, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
5
Chop shallots, tomato, and jalapenos for beans.
6
Heat a small pot over medium heat.
7
Add the butter and the vegetables you just chopped and cook until they start to break down.
8
Add the beans, beer and lime juice and stir well.
9
Cover and cook on medium-low for about 20 minutes; when finished, set aside to cool.
10
While beans are cooking, heat skillet on medium-high heat.
11
Remove chorizo from casing and add to skillet; cook until browned, then remove from heat and let cool.
12
De-seed and dice serranos.
13
Spark up your grill.
14
Slice the tops of your bell peppers (save them), and remove core and seeds.
15
Cook for 30 minutes, poking in every 5 minutes or so to spin peppers (part facing inward will cook fastest).

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 large can black beans, and more.

Yes, Chorizo and Cheese Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the General 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!