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Pork And Chorizo with Tomatoes, Peppers and Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

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Pork And Chorizo

This tasty pork and chorizo recipe makes for an easy 30 minute meal.

Combine pork with spicy chorizo and vegetables for a delicious dinner.

Serve with sweet potato mash or fluffy rice.

Ingredients

To make 1 serving

  • Around 150g pork
  • Handful of chorizoOr other cooked spicy sausage
  • 1 clove of chopped garlic or a teaspoon of easy/lazy garlicOr more to taste
  • 1 small onionAny colour will work
  • 1 pepperAny colour
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for the mash)

How to make Pork And Chorizo with Tomatoes and Peppers:

  1. Chop up the pork if not already. Pork tenderloin fillet is best but also the most expensive. If you’re on a budget, use cut up some pork chops. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Peel and dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop up the peppers and cut up the chorizo so everything is ready to go.
  3. In a large frying pan, add the olive oil over a medium heat and add the garlic and onions.
  4. Fry for a couple of minutes until onions begin to soften.
  5. Add the chopped pork, peppers and chorizo and fry until pork has turned golden all over.
  6. Add in the chopped tomatoes and season with the paprika, salt and pepper.
  7. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes until cooked through.
  8. For the sweet potato mash, peel and dice up the sweet potato and boil in water in a saucepan for 15 minutes until soft. Drain and mash up with a tablespoon of butter, season with a little salt.