CHORIZO WITH SWEET PEPPER AND ONION STEW AND FRIED CROUTONS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Pepper

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed for frying
2 pounds spicy fresh (uncured) chorizo, pricked all over with a fork
1 8-inch baguette, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon smoked or hot paprika
2 Spanish onions halved lengthwise and sliced
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if large
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Mince 4 garlic cloves and reserve. Mince remaining garlic clove, put it in a small bowl and cover with 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a very large skillet or Dutch oven. Add chorizo and cook until browned all over, about 7 minutes. Transfer chorizo to a plate. 3. Add as many bread slices to pan as will fit in one layer. cook until golden on both sides about 2 minutes. Transfer croutons to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Heat a little more oil in pan and repeat with remaining bread slices, frying them in batches if necesssary. 4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in pan. Add both paprikas and let cook for 20 seconds. Add onions and reserved 4 cloves minced garlic and cook until limp, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and saute until onions are golden and peppers soft, about 7 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, chicken broth, black pepper and bay leaf to pan and bring to a simmer. Cut chorizo in chunks and add it to pan along with any drippings from plate. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and let cook at a low simmer for 25 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar to pan and simmer uncovered until stew thickens slightly 5 to 10 minutes longer. 5. Remove bay leaf and stir in reserved garlic-vinegar mixture and cilantro. Serve stew topped with croutons.

Iqra Waqas
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5 stars for this recipe! It's delicious and easy to make.


Masum Sardar
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This stew is a must-try for anyone who loves chorizo.


Nefah Nefah
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a keeper.


Md Aminur islam
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This is the best chorizo stew I've ever had. The flavors are amazing.


Elijah Keitany
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Imran Soomro110
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This stew is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


Jake Carter
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I used mild chorizo instead of spicy.


Lisa Kay
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This stew is also great served over rice or pasta.


Aleem Olamiposi
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I used a can of diced tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes and it turned out great.


Farman Jani
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I added some diced potatoes to the stew and it made it even more hearty and filling.


Elizabeth Holcomb
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This stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


L is for Winner
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious and satisfying meal.


Saniya Halwai
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and asked for the recipe.


David Marez
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This is my new go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and always a crowd-pleaser.


Skyler Canuela
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I've never been a big fan of chorizo, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors all worked so well together, and the stew was so hearty and comforting.


Ansu Mahara
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This stew was a hit! The chorizo added a smoky flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the peppers and onions. The croutons were the perfect addition, adding a crunchy texture.