Chiles Rellenos de Carne

Chiles Rellenos de Carne is a deliciously stuffed pepper dish that combines the smoky flavor of grilled poblano peppers with a hearty beef filling, perfect for a high-protein meal. This dish showcases the rich culinary traditions of Mexico while offering a satisfying and nutritious option for BBQ lovers.

Ingredients

• 2 large poblano peppers
• 200g ground beef
• 50g onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 50g cooked quinoa
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• 50g shredded cheese (cheddar or Oaxaca)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish
• Sour cream - for serving

Steps

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Roast the poblano peppers on the grill until the skin is blistered and charred on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3. Place the roasted peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes, then peel the skins off carefully.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
6. Stir in cooked quinoa, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
8. Carefully stuff each poblano pepper with the beef and quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
9. Place the stuffed peppers back on the grill, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly charred.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the peppers and quinoa.

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