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Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo

Published: Aug 23, 2012 · Updated: Aug 16, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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There is a funny story about Chiles Rellenos in our family. One of my mother’s neighbors, Doña Rosa, always tells the story of when she was a newlywed and didn’t know how to cook. In order to impress her husband, she used to go to the small eateries (FONDAS)  in the nearby market and buy ready-made food.

Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo | Stuffed Poblano Peppers

One of those meals was Chiles Rellenos, a dish that requires some time and skill in the kitchen due to its complexity. Doña Rosa tells that one day her husband came back early from work and saw her on the way to the market.

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He decided to follow her and discovered his wife's cooking secrets. Doña Rosa is a funny lady, every time she tells that story she makes us laugh.

Sometimes I also wish there were some fondas closed by and buy the great foods the ladies at the market cook. If you ever get to visit Mexico make sure to visit the markets and its small eateries you will be glad you did. There you will find some of the everyday dishes of our country like these chiles Rellenos, fried fish, beef and chicken milanesas, soups, mole, and many more comfort foods.

I hope this recipe and instructions help you recreate this dish in your own kitchen, you will see that the time spent is worth it. "Chiles Rellenos"

Beef Picadillo recipe chiles rellenos

If the “picadillo” filling seems like too much for you, the poblano peppers can also be filled with cheese, canned tuna, chicken, refried beans or vegetables.

How to make Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo

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NOTES:

  • * Raisins, olives, and capers also added by some cooks to make Chiles Rellenos a richer dish.
  • * This beef picadillo recipe will be enough to prepare 8 stuffed poblano peppers, but you will love the leftover to prepare a nice sandwich or burrito for tomorrow’s lunch.
  • If your family is a small one like mine, go ahead and make the 6 Chiles Rellenos any way or 8. If you are going to all this trouble of making them, then why settle for half the recipe? They taste great the next day as well when you give them a little reheating in the microwave. (I know: that evil machine!)
  • * Do not buy large poblano peppers, especially if this is your first time making them, it is not easy to handle them while frying and they lack flavor. You can now find them at farmer markets.

Instructions:

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Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to warm and add the ground meat to cook breaking down the lumps that form. About 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic until slightly translucent. Add the carrots and keep cooking for about 5 more minutes. After that time add the potatoes to cook stirring frequently. (Please check the ingredients list below)

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2. While the meat and vegetables are cooking, place the tomatoes and water in the blender process to form a puree. Add this tomato puree to the skillet and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Simmer until vegetables are cook and liquid has reduced and very little remains. Cool before stuffing the chiles rellenos.

Chiles rellenos recipe step by step tutorial

3. Once your poblano peppers are clean and seed removed dry them with a paper towel.

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4. Stuff the pepper using a spoon being careful not to overstuff or the fill will spill while frying it.

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5.  In a large frying pan heat the oil. The oil should be about ¾ in. deep. While the oil heats beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and then stir in the yolks one by one while beating until you have a fluffy batter season with salt.
6. Spread the flour on a large plate and coat the peppers lightly, one by one. Shake off any excess of flour. Making sure the chiles rellenos do not open while doing this step.

7. Once the peppers are covered with the flour, dip into the beaten eggs making sure it is well coated.

8. Carefully place the peppers in the hot oil, do not overcrowd the skillet. Fry each side until it gets a deep golden color. It will take a few minutes on each side. It takes practice to master this step, use a large spatula to help you turn the chiles rellenos gently. Place the pepper on a paper towel to absorb the oil.

If you like these Chiles Rellenos you will also like this recipe for Rajas de Chiles Poblanos and a Mexican Rice Recipe to alone with it.
¡Buen provecho!

Mely,

Enjoy! Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo EN ESPAÑOL

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Mely Martínez
Chiles Rellenos, an easy to follow step by step photo tutorial. Enjoy making these delicious stuffed poblano peppers with ground beef picadillo at home.
4.84 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
Course Beef
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 569 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Picadillo

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of finely diced carrots about 2 medium carrots
  • 1 cup of finely diced potatoes about 2 small potatoes
  • ½ Large onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup of water
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of green peas

For the Chiles

  • 6 Medium size poblano peppers roasted cleaned and seeds
  • About ¾ cup of flour
  • 4 eggs separated
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • About 1 cup of oil or more to fry the stuffed peppers

Instructions
 

  • Chiles Rellenos: Place a skillet over a medium-high heat. Add oil to warm and add the ground meat to cook breaking down the lumps that form. About 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic until slightly translucent. Add the carrots and keep cooking for about 5 more minutes. After that time add the potatoes to cook stirring frequently.
  • While the meat and vegetables are cooking, place the tomatoes and water in the blender process to form a puree. Add this tomato puree to the skillet and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Simmer until vegetables are cook and liquid has reduced and very little remains. In case the liquid has reduced before the vegetables are cooked add some more water during the cooking process. Cool before stuffing the peppers.
  • Once your peppers are clean and seed removed dry them with a paper towel. Gather all your ingredients for the final preparation.
  • Stuff the pepper using a spoon being careful not to overstuff or the fill will spill while frying it.
  • In a large frying pan heat the oil. The oil should be about ¾ in. deep. While the oil heats beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and then stir in the yolks one by one while beating until you have a fluffy batter season with salt.
  • Spread the flour on a large plate and coat the peppers lightly, one by one. Shake off any excess of flour. Making sure they do not open while doing this step.
  • Once the peppers are covered with the flour, dip into the beaten eggs making sure it is well coated.
  • Carefully place the peppers in the hot oil, do not overcrowd the skillet. Fry each side until it gets a deep golden color. It will take a few minutes on each side. It takes practice to master this step, use a large spatula to help you turn the peppers gently. Place the pepper on a paper towel to absorb the oil.

Notes

* Raisins, olives, and capers also added by some cooks to make a richer dish.
* This picadillo recipe will be enough to prepare 8 stuffed poblano peppers, but you will love the leftover to prepare a nice sandwich or burrito for tomorrow’s lunch.
* If your family is a small one like mine, go ahead and make the 6 peppers any way or 8. If you are going to all this trouble of making them, then why settle for half the recipe? They taste great the next day as well when you give them a little reheating in the microwave. (I know: that evil machine!)
* Do not buy large poblano peppers, especially if this is your first time making them, it is not easy to handle them while frying and they lack flavor. You can now find them at farmer markets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 856mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4692IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Leslee

    August 07, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! My poor poblanos from the garden were tiny, but I stuffed them anyway. I even used the picadillo to stuff some little green bell peppers. I added a little more cumin, another clove of garlic and some oregano just because I like the taste of cumin and garlic. Very nice and easy to follow. Thanks!

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