Recipe of the week at Adams Natural Meats (Evergreen, CO)

Recipe of the week at Adams Natural Meats

Bison Chorizo Stuffed Peppers at Adams Natural MeatsThese fresh bell peppers are stuffed with a bison chorizo rice and bean mixture. They are super filling and come in at only 352 calories per pepper.Ingredients10 bell peppers (any color) tops membrane and seeds removed12 oz bison chorizo1 white onion diced2 cups cooked rice10 oz can tomatoes with green chilies drained15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed8 oz can tomato sauce1 tbsp cumin1 tsp salt1 2 cup water1 1 2 cup Monterey jack cheese shreddedInstructionsPreheat the oven to 400 and grease one extra large baking dish or two medium baking dishes. You need enough room for all of the peppers to fit standing upright and the dishes need to at least be deep enough to have about 1 4 inch of water in the bottom.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bison chorizo and diced onion and cook while crumbling the sausage until the onion is translucent and the chorizo is done. Add in the rice tomatoes beans tomato sauce cumin and salt. Mix until well combined and remove from heat.Place each pepper standing upright in the baking dish or dishes. Fill each pepper to the top with the chorizo rice mixture. Pour the water in the bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until the peppers are tender. Remove the foil sprinkle each pepper with the cheese and return to the oven for about 10 minutes more or until the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Recipe is available at Evergreen Location Courtesy of Hungry Six Regan HudginsAdams Natural Meats33850 Hwy 40Evergreen CO 80439303-674-3123