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Chiles Rellenos -- stuffed poblano peppers

Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Poblano Pepper)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this delicious chiles rellenos recipe.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Marinate Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients

  • Parchment paper
  • 4 poblano peppers
  • 1 lb. raw pork tenderloin, divided use
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano, divided use
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
  • 1 white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Aluminum foil
  • 1 ½ cups canned stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium organic chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. all-natural tomato paste
  • ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to broil.

  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Place poblano peppers on prepared sheet. Broil, turning occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until blistered all over, but not burned.

  4. Place poblano peppers in a large resealable plastic bag (or covered bowl); seal. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Pull off loose skin; discard the skin, stem, and seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  5. Reduce oven temperature to 450° F.

  6. Replace the parchment paper on the baking sheet; set aside.

  7. Season park all over with cumin, garlic powder, 1 tsp. oregano, paprika, and salt. Place on a rack, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

  8. Peel onion; cut it into quarters. Peel garlic. Deseed jalapeño pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  9. After pork finishes resting, lightly coat with spray.

  10. Heat a large, ovenproof, heavy-bottomed (or cast-iron) skillet over high heat.

  11. Add pork to skillet; cook for 2 minutes on all 4 sides, or until deep brown all around. Add onion and garlic.

  12. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145° F. Remove from oven; cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes. Cut into ½-inch cubes; set aside.

  13. Place tomatoes, broth, onion, jalapeño, tomato paste, garlic, and remaining ½ tsp.oregano in a blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

  14. Cut poblano peppers in half lengthwise; stuff each half with 2 oz. of pork. Place stuffed peppers on prepared baking sheet; pour sauce over peppers. Top each half with 1 Tbsp. cheese. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.

  15. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts below provide estimated nutritional information for this recipe.