Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Chorizo

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 1/2 lb. pork chorizo
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 2 plum tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. pale Mexican beer, such as Tecate or Corona
  • 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar
  • 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack
  • 1/4 lb. Mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Roast peppers directly under broiler or over an open flame, turning frequently until blistered and blackened on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit for 15 minutes to steam. When cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to peel off skin. Cut off stem ends and remove seeds. Chop peppers into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, cook chorizo, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. In same pot, add oil, onion, and garlic and cook over medium-low heat until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and reserved peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of tomato juices have evaporated, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over tomato mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Stir in beer and increase heat to medium-high, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and whisk in cheeses, 1 cup at a time, until mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small fondue pot, or slow cooker set on low. Sprinkle with reserved chorizo and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

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