Chiles Rellenos (honduran Stuffed Bell Peppers)
Chiles Rellenos is a popular dish in Honduran cuisine, featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory filling and topped with a rich tomato sauce. This recipe offers a delicious taste of traditional Honduran flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each stuffed pepper into the beaten eggs, then coat with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated peppers until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the fried peppers to a baking dish and pour the tomato sauce over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- Serve the Chiles Rellenos hot, topped with additional tomato sauce if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Skillet Mixing bowls
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Frying pan Baking sheet
Serving suggestions
Chiles Rellenos are delicious when served with a side of refried beans and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked black beans and corn.
Cost
$15