Best 5 Meat Stuffed Red Peppers Pimientos Rellenos De Carne Recipes

PORK STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE (PIMIENTOS RELLENOS DE CERDO)

Steps:

• Pre-heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Fill a small saucepan with 1.5 cups of water and the cup of rice. Cover with a lid and place over a high heat and bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer and leave over a low heat until the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked.
• Meanwhile, prick the peppers all over with a fork, and microwave on high for 5 minutes until soft but not falling apart.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and saute until soft and translucent (about 4 minutes). Add the garlic, paprika, and cumin and saute for another minute.
• Next, add the ground pork to the pan and saute, stirring often, for another 5 minutes or until nicely colored all over. You can add a splash of water to the pan if it looks too dry.
• Pour the can of tomatoes into the pan and add the tomato paste/sofrito. Stir to combine and simmer for another 5 minutes until it has reduced slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the rice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stand the peppers upright in a large baking tray, and split the rice-pork mixture evenly among them. Don't overfill, leave a little room at the top. Place the pepper tops back on and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the filling has reduced and is no longer runny. Serve by themselves as an appetizer or tapas, or with a salad or potatoes for a light main.

VEGETABLE & BEEF STUFFED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut and discard tops from red peppers; remove seeds. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook peppers in boiling water until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute zucchini, yellow squash, onion and green pepper until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in cooked beef, rice, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and salt., Place red peppers in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill with meat mixture. Bake, covered, until peppers are tender, 35-40 minutes. Top with provolone cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

CHILES RELLENOS (STUFFED PEPPERS)

Steps:

• Place whole peppers over an open flame (gas burner) or under the broiler. Roast, turning frequently until evenly black and blistered. Remove from heat, place in a plastic bag, and let them sweat for a while. This will allow the skins to peel of easily.
• While the peppers are sweating, place the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. When beef is fully cooked, add the onion, garlic and tomato, and cook for a few more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Remove the peppers from the bag, and peel off the burnt skin. You may wish to wear protective gloves. Run peppers under cool running water to rinse away any burnt pieces. Make a small vertical slit in the side of the peppers, and remove the seeds and veins. Stuff each pepper halfway with the ground beef mixture, then fill the rest of the way with shredded cheese. Close the slits, and secure with toothpicks.
• Whip egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until thick and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, and whip for a minute to blend in.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the stuffed peppers with a light dusting of flour, then dip them in the egg so they are fully covered. Carefully place in the hot oil, and fry on both sides until golden. Drain on paper towels, then serve on a large platter.

MEATLOAF STUFFED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut red peppers lengthwise clean out the core and seeds and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, oats, parm. cheese, onions, garlic, basil, worcestershire sauce ketchup and egg. Mix well.
• Divide meat mixture in 4 parts.
• Stuff each part into the red peppers.
• Place stuffed peppers in a casserole dish.
• Bake in oven 30 minutes until meat is cooked through and pepper is slightly roasted.
• Top with cheese ( Sliced or Shredded ) and bake until cheese is slightly melted.
• Served w/ green beans and roasted red potatoes.

SPANISH RICE-STUFFED PEPPERS (PIMIENTOS RELLENOS)

Steps:

• Cut off the stem ends of the peppers, keeping them as lids to replace later, and scrape out the inner membranes with a teaspoon.
• Heat the oil, sauté the red pepper slowly until it is tender and remove.
• Fry the onion until tender, add the cod brown it lightly.
• Add the tomato after a few minutes, then put back the cooked pepper, and stir in the raw rice, saffron and parsley. Salt to taste.
• Fill the peppers carefully and lay them on their side in an ovenproof dish, being careful the filling doesn't fall out (you can wrap them in tinfoil to help hold them together). Cover the dish and put it in a hot oven for about 1 1/2 hours. The rice cooks in the juices from the tomato and pepper. If the peppers are thin-skinned, you may need to add a little stock towards the end of the cooking time.