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Rich Chiles en Nogada

40 min prep · 20 min cook · Medium · 4 servings
Mexican
A vibrant Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with picadillo and topped with a creamy walnut sauce, ideal for celebrations and showcasing bold flavors.

Ingredients
6 large poblano peppers→
400g ground beef or turkey→
1 small onion, finely chopped→
2 cloves garlic, minced→
1/2 cup raisins→
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots→
1/4 cup chopped almonds→
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin→
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon→
1 can (400g) diced tomatoes→
Salt and pepper to taste→
2 tablespoons vegetable oil→
For the Nogada sauce:→make it yourself
1 cup walnut halves, peeled→
1 cup milk (or more as needed)→
1/2 cup fresh fresh cheese or soft queso fresco→
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar→
2 tablespoons sugar→
Salt to taste→
Fresh pomegranate seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish→
Corn tortillas (optional, for serving)→make it yourself
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Method
1
Char the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until blackened.
2
Place in a plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes, then peel off charred skin and carefully make a slit to remove seeds while keeping the pepper intact.
3
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4
Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
5
Add ground meat and cook until browned.
6
Stir in diced tomatoes, raisins, apricots, almonds, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
7
Cook until flavors meld and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
8
Stuff each poblano pepper with the prepared picadillo mixture.
9
In a blender, combine walnuts, milk, cheese, vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
10
Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if necessary to achieve sauce consistency.
11
To serve, place the stuffed peppers on a plate, pour the walnut sauce generously over each, and garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped cilantro.
12
Accompany with warm corn tortillas if desired.

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