CHORIZO WITH SWEET PEPPER AND ONION STEW AND FRIED CROUTONS

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Chorizo With Sweet Pepper And Onion Stew And Fried Croutons image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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 large red onions, halved lengthwise and sliced
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:

  • Mince 4 garlic cloves and reserve. Mince remaining garlic clove, put it in a small bowl and cover with 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar.
  • 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.
  • 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 necessary.
  • 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 sauté 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.
  • Remove bay leaf and stir in reserved garlic-vinegar mixture and cilantro. Serve stew topped with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 984, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 2242 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

S.S PRO GAMER
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Chase Anderson
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This stew was way too spicy for me. I couldn't even finish it. I think next time I'll use less chorizo.


never Forgotten
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my stew turned out bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


azkasper86
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The chorizo and peppers give it a nice spicy kick, and the croutons add a nice crunch. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Inaya Sayed
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I love the combination of flavors in this stew. The chorizo, peppers, and onions are all cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the fried croutons. They add a nice crunchy texture to the stew.


Steven Ayala
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Very tasty stew! The chorizo added a nice kick of spice. I served it with crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Ifeoluwa Oladimeji
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I was looking for a new chorizo recipe and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the croutons added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


NETT WEISE
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This stew was a great way to use up leftover chorizo. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Elias El Kadi
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I'm not a huge fan of chorizo, but this stew was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the peppers and onions balanced out the spiciness of the chorizo. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thereem Sagheer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew was packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy croutons on top.


musawir lamar
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Delicious! The chorizo gave the stew a nice smoky flavor. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Aaron Twilley
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The stew was flavorful and the croutons were crispy. Only change was I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.


Xoliswa Madikane
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This chorizo stew was a hit! The flavors of the chorizo, sweet peppers, and onions were perfectly balanced, and the croutons added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.