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Receta fácil y rápida para hacer Pimiento relleno o Chiltomas Rellenas

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Pimiento Relleno

Cultural Context

Pimiento Relleno is a beloved dish in Nicaragua, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. The dish reflects the country's agricultural bounty, utilizing fresh peppers and locally sourced meats. Traditionally, it showcases the fusion of indigenous and Spanish culinary influences, making it a staple in Nicaraguan cuisine. Today, variations exist across Central America, with each country adding its unique twist to the classic stuffed pepper.

NicaraguanNImain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 pimientos
1 cebolla
2 diente de ajo
3 tomates
3 papas pequeñas
1 cda comino
1 cda paprika
1 cda curry
1 1/2 libra de carne
sal y pimienta
queso para gratinar
albahaca

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while cream cheese is more affordable.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds.

3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

4

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

5

Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, curry, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped basil.

7

Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly.

8

Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.

9

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.

11

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Stuffed PeppersRellenos de Pimiento

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