Stuffed peppers with minced meat topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 450 gr. assorted mini bell peppers (about 25 pieces)
- 250 g of minced pork
- 3 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 poblano chili pepper, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 90 g Munster cheese, diced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the baby peppers in a single layer and cook, turning, until the skins begin to bubble and brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the onion, poblano, garlic, cumin, oregano, ancho and chipotle powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the onion and poblano soften, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground pork. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Using a paring knife, slit each mini pepper from stem to tip. Crumble the meat mixture into small pieces. Then stir in the cilantro and cheese.
- Using your fingers or a small spoon, stuff each pepper with 2-3 teaspoons of the meat mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet (peppers can be stuffed up to 4 hours in advance, covered, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking).
- Bake until the peppers are hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and serve with lime wedges.
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