Stuffed Pepper Skillet
Stuffed Pepper Skillet
Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage or chorizo
- 2 cups chopped bell peppers or poblano peppers
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1 cup white rise, rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (optional)
- green onion or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until nearly translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add sausage and cook through. Add peppers and cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add broth and using a wooden or silicone to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Add tomato sauce or salsa, salt, and pepper. Add the rice. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat slightly. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese and cotija on top, cover and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Garnish with green onion or cilantro.
