
CHORIZO & PEPPER CASSEROLE



INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground chorizo or hot pork sausage
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained
- 1 10 ounce package frozen diced green peppers
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
DIRECTIONS
In large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble chorizo until no longer pink; drain.
Transfer to a large slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and cilantro. Stir in 3 cups water.
Cook on HIGH 4-6 hours or LOW 6-8 hours or until rice is tender. Stir in cheese and cilantro just before serving.