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Rocoto Relleno Peruano
A traditional Peruvian dish where rocoto peppers are stuffed with a mix of ingredients and baked to perfection.
⏱75 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●4 rocoto peppersChoose ripe but firm rocotos
- ●1 cup exoticMix of sautéed onions, garlic, and cilantro
- ●1/2 cup crispyCrispy fried onions for garnish
- ●1 cup peruvian cheeseQueso fresco or similar
- ●1 pound ground beefSeason with cumin and paprika
- ●1 cup peruvian riceCooked according to package instructions
- ●4 eggsBeaten for the filling
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cut off the tops of the rocoto peppers and remove the seeds.
- 3
Sauté the exotic mixture until softened.
- 4
Cook the ground beef until browned and drain excess fat.
- 5
Mix the cooked beef with the exotic mixture, peruvian cheese, rice, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Stuff each rocoto pepper with the filling.
- 7
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
- 9
Garnish with crispy fried onions and serve.