Salvadoran Style Stuffed Bell Peppers (Pimientos Rellenos al Estilo Salvadoreño)

Pimientos Rellenos al Estilo Salvadoreño, or Salvadoran Style Stuffed Bell Peppers, are a delicious and traditional dish from El Salvador. This recipe features bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, vegetables, and spices, all topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and baked to perfection.

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Salvadoran Style Stuffed Bell Peppers (Pimientos Rellenos al Estilo Salvadoreño)

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add the onion, garlic, tomato, peas, cumin, paprika, cooked rice, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Pour the mixture over the stuffed peppers.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle the stuffed peppers with chopped cilantro, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop and Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
18g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking dish Foil

Tools

Skillet Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pimientos Rellenos al Estilo Salvadoreño with a side of Salvadoran-style rice and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or black beans for a delicious meat-free alternative.

Cost

$12