Chorizo with sweet pepper and hot paprika

2 servings

30 minutes

Chorizo with sweet pepper and spicy paprika is a vibrant dish that embodies the passion of Italian cuisine. The chorizo, with its rich smoky flavor, harmoniously combines with the sweetness of red pepper and the spicy note of paprika. This dish attracts with its simplicity and rich aroma, reminiscent of the sunny coasts of Italy. Potatoes add textural density, while fried eggs provide silky tenderness. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a friendly meal. Serving it with soft bread or a crispy baguette enhances its rich flavor, and a glass of dry red wine makes an excellent complement to this gastronomic symphony.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 873.7
• Proteins: 30.9g
• Fats: 66g
• Carbohydrates: 39.7g

Ingredients

• Chorizo: 150 g
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Hot paprika: 1 tsp
• Onion: 1 pc
• Potato: 275 g
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Chicken egg (large): 2 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. First, clean the onion, cut it in half, and chop it into thin half-rings. Then, cut the sweet pepper in half, remove the seeds, and dice it into 1 cm cubes. Peel the chorizo and cut it into pieces the same size as the pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Chorizo: 150 g

2. Wash the potatoes and cut them into 1 cm cubes without peeling. Place in a pot, cover with boiling water, add salt, cover with a lid and boil for 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander and cover with a towel to absorb the steam.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 275 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Then heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan, add onion, pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté, stirring, for 6 minutes until soft and golden. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, place the chorizo on the other side - brown for a couple of minutes over high heat. Sprinkle with paprika, mix everything, and transfer to a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Chorizo: 150 g
   • Hot paprika: 1 teaspoon

4. Pour the last spoon of oil into the pan, add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper. Fry on high heat, stirring for 3 minutes until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Potato: 275 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Return the chorizo, onion, and pepper to the pan with the potatoes. Gently stir with a spatula and cook for another 5-6 minutes until everything is nicely browned.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chorizo: 150 g
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Potato: 275 g

6. In a separate pan, fry the eggs over low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg (large): 2 pieces

7. Place the chorizo with vegetables on 2 warm plates, and top with fried eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chorizo: 150 g
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Potato: 275 g
   • Chicken egg (large): 2 pieces