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Portillo's Sweet Peppers Recipe

Portillo’s Sweet Peppers Recipe

Welcome to the Portillo’s Sweet Peppers Recipe. Portillo’s Sweet Peppers is a juicy, flavorful side dish made with tender bell peppers slow-cooked in olive oil and seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large green bell peppers sliced
  • 2 large red bell peppers sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ cup water

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Peppers
  1. Wash and slice the green and red bell peppers into thin strips. Set them aside.
    Portillo's Sweet Peppers Recipe
Step 2: Sauté Garlic
  1. In a large skillet, warm up olive oil over medium heat. Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for one minute until it becomes aromatic.Stir everything together and reduce the heat to low.
    Portillo's Sweet Peppers Recipe
Step 3: Cook the Peppers
  1. Add the sliced peppers to the pan. Stir well so the oil and garlic coat the peppers evenly.
    Portillo's Sweet Peppers Recipe
Step 4: Season and Simmer
  1. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and water. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
    Portillo's Sweet Peppers Recipe
Step 5: Simmer Until Tender
  1. Cover the skillet and let the peppers cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and sweet.
    Portillo's Sweet Peppers Recipe

Notes

Store any leftover sweet peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.