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Stuffed Peppers El Yucateco Style

Cultural Context

Stuffed peppers, or 'Rellenos', are a beloved dish in Yucatecan cuisine, often filled with a variety of ingredients reflecting local flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, these peppers symbolize warmth and hospitality. Today, variations abound, with many adapting the fillings to suit personal tastes, making them a versatile favorite across Mexico and beyond.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 green bell peppers
butter
chopped onion
ground beef
taco seasoning
tomatoes and chilies
cheddar cheese
El Yucateco red sauce
sour cream
lime

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while monterey jack is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and often cheaper than canned beans.

1

Cut the green bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.

2

Melt butter in a frying pan and sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent.

3

Add ground beef to the pan and brown it with the onions.

4

Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes, and chilies into the beef mixture.

5

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

6

Prepare a baking pan by spraying it with nonstick spray.

7

Stuff the bell peppers with the beef mixture, packing it tightly.

8

Cover the stuffed peppers with cheese and tent with foil.

9

Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, uncovering for the last 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

frying panbaking panknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Rellenos de PimientoPimientos Rellenos Yucatecos
Local Name: Chiles Rellenos al Estilo Yucateco

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