- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 550 kcal
Quick summary
“Chiles rellenos are a tasty and colorful Mexican dish, perfect for special occasions or to surprise the family. The ground beef and cheese filling covered by roasted peppers provides an unparalleled gastronomic experience.”
What you need to know
- O pimentão é cozido previamente para facilitar o rechear
- O recheio é feito com carne moída e queijo, com temperos a gosto
- O molho de tomate é usado para finalizar e dar mais sabor
Ingredients
Main
- 4 large bell peppers (green or red)
- 250g of ground beef (or plant-based protein)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups of grated cheese
- Seasonings to taste (salt, pepper, cumin)
- For the sauce: 1 can of peeled tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
Principal
- Cook the bell peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes and set aside.
- Em uma panela, aqueça o azeite e refogue a cebola até ficar transparente.
- Adicione o alho e refogue por mais 1 minuto.
- Inc influence ground meat and cook until golden.
- Add the seasonings and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet.
- For the sauce, mix the peeled tomato with salt and pour over the bell peppers.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Sirva quente.
Chef's tips
- Use pimentões maduros, mas não muito secos para melhores resultados
- Corte o pimentão ao meio e retire todas as sementes para evitar queimar durante a assagem
- Se preferir, use proteína vegetal no lugar da carne moída
Variations
- Adicione picantes picantes ao recheio para um toque extra
- Experimente rechear com frango ou vegetais como abobrinha e cenoura
- Use diferentes tipos de pimentões, como vermelhos ou amarelos, para variar o visual
Substitutions
- Queijo ralado pode ser substituído por mussarela ralada
- O tomate pelado pode ser substituído por molho de tomate pronto
- Para reduzir o tempo de preparo, use pimentões já cozidos
How to store
Chiles rellenos can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, covered with plastic wrap. They don't freeze well, as the cheese may fall apart.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended, as the cheese may melt and the bell pepper may turn yellowish. If you want to freeze, consider making ground beef and cheese balls to stuff the peppers later.
What to serve with
Serve the chiles rellenos with white rice, sautéed vegetables, or a good tomato sauce.
Frequently asked questions
Can chiles rellenos be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze chiles rellenos, as the cheese may melt and the pepper may turn yellow. If you want to freeze, consider making ground beef and cheese balls to stuff the peppers later.
How long can chiles rellenos be kept in the refrigerator?
Chiles rellenos can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, covered with plastic wrap.
What is the best protein to stuff chiles rellenos?
Ground meat is the most common option, but you can use plant-based protein like chickpeas or soy for vegan options or to reduce fat.
Which sauce can be used instead of tomato sauce?
The tomato sauce can be replaced by ready-made tomato sauce or even a mixture of ketchup and tomato juice.
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