This 5-ingredient slow cooker meal is the kind of easy summer dinner that saves the day when the kitchen is already warm and everyone is hungry. Fresh pork chorizo brings plenty of bold flavor on its own, so with just a few simple pantry and produce additions, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting and turns out a hearty, satisfying feast with almost no hands-on work.
Serve this saucy chorizo over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or warm tortillas to soak up every bit of the flavorful juices. A crisp green salad, sweet corn, black beans, or simple roasted peppers make nice sides, and a spoonful of sour cream or a little shredded cheese on top can help balance the gentle heat for family members who like milder flavors.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker July Spice Feast
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds raw fresh pork chorizo links
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
1. Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with cooking spray if desired for easier cleanup. Spread the sliced onion and bell peppers in the bottom, then pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the chicken broth.
2. Nestle the raw fresh pork chorizo links on top of the vegetables in a single layer. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chorizo is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
3. Carefully remove the cooked links to a cutting board. Slice them into bite-size pieces, then return them to the slow cooker and stir gently so the chorizo is coated in the flavorful juices.
4. Let everything sit for 5 minutes, then serve hot with rice, tortillas, or your favorite side dish.
Variations & Tips
Milder family version: Use one bell pepper and add an extra onion for a sweeter, gentler flavor profile if you are serving kids or anyone sensitive to spice. A dollop of sour cream at the table also softens the heat nicely.
Heartier meal: Add drained black beans or small baby potatoes during the first step if you want to stretch the meal a little further. It is a great trick when feeding extra guests or hungry teenagers.
Tortilla bowl idea: Spoon the cooked chorizo mixture into warm tortillas with shredded lettuce and cheese for an easy taco night spin. This is especially fun for families who like to build their own plates.
Cleanup tip: If your chorizo gives off a lot of orange-red cooking juices, skim a little fat from the top before serving for a lighter finished dish. It still keeps all that rich flavor but feels a bit less heavy on a warm July evening.