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Mexican Stuffed Peppers — traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥚 Eggs 🥛 Dairy

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

How to order / say it
Say it Chiles Rellenos — [CHEE-les rey-YEH-nos]
Order I'd like the chiles rellenos, please.
Locally Por favor, me gustaría los chiles rellenos.
Say locally

Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, fried with an egg coating.

Why try it?

Chiles Rellenos is a classic dish symbolizing the Mexican tradition of stuffed foods. It conveys the richness and creativity of Cancun's culinary legacy.

How it tastes

A delightful contrast of mild heat from the pepper, creamy cheese, or savory meat filling, all enveloped in a crispy, eggy crust. It's an explosion of textures and comfort.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Originating in the Puebla region in the 1800s, Chiles Rellenos evolved when local cooks began exploring stuffed pepper recipes. It became popular throughout Mexico, including Cancun, as a showcase of regional flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 4 large poblano peppers
  • 🥛 250 g cheese
  • 🥩 200 g ground beef
  • 🥕 150 g tomatoes
  • 🥚 3 eggs
  • 🌾 50 g flour
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic

Method

  1. 1 Roast and peel poblano peppers, removing seeds.
  2. 2 Stuff peppers with cheese or ground beef filling.
  3. 3 Dredge in flour, dip in whisked egg, and fry until golden.
  4. 4 Serve with tomato sauce.

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