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Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with these irresistible Bell Peppers Stuffed with Chorizo and Cheese! This recipe, inspired by an old newspaper clipping, is bursting with flavor. Use your favorite spicy sausage – chorizo adds a classic kick, but feel free to experiment! Juicy peppers are generously filled with a savory mixture of rice, cheese, and your chosen sausage, then bathed in a rich tomato sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a comforting and delicious meal perfect for family gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 824.5 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese 89

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese

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How to Make Bell Peppers Stuffed With Chorizo And Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the tops off 4 large bell peppers (any color). Remove seeds and membranes, rinse, and set aside.
  3. Finely chop 1 medium onion. Sauté in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in 1 pound spicy chorizo sausage (or your favorite spicy sausage), removing it from its casing first, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 large egg. Mix well.
  6. In a saucepan, combine 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stuff the bell peppers generously with the chorizo mixture.
  9. Pour the tomato sauce into a large, oven-safe baking dish.
  10. Arrange the stuffed peppers in the baking dish, open side up.
  11. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the sauce over the peppers and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

114g

Carbs

12g

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