Looking for a vibrant and flavorful dish to impress your guests?
Chiles en nogada
Ingredients:
- 6 poblano peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 apple, peeled and diced
- 1 pear, peeled and diced
- 1 banana, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup walnuts, soaked and peeled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Preparation Steps:
1. Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until charred. Place in a plastic bag to steam, then peel the skins off.
2. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
4. Stir in tomatoes, apple, pear, banana, almonds, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes until fruits are tender.
5. Stuff each roasted pepper with the meat mixture and arrange them on a serving platter.
6. In a blender, combine walnuts, milk, and sugar; blend until smooth to create the nogada sauce.
7. Pour the nogada sauce over the stuffed peppers.
8. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Calories: 400 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
Suggested Pairings: Serve with warm tortillas or a fresh green salad for a complete meal!
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