Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Noodles
6 servings
40 minutes
Mexican-style stuffed peppers with noodles are a vibrant combination of spicy flavors and juicy texture. The origins of this dish trace back to Mexican cuisine, where spicy chili peppers are an essential part of national recipes. The filling made from two types of minced meat, seasoned with fresh cilantro and aromatic spices, adds a rich flavor. Baking enhances the juiciness and depth of aroma, while serving with egg noodles and salsa adds a contrast of softness and spiciness. This dish is perfect for lovers of rich flavors and spicy notes. Stuffed peppers can be served as a hot appetizer or main course that pairs excellently with Mexican drinks. Enjoying this culinary masterpiece transforms an ordinary dinner into a journey to the heart of Mexican gastronomy.
1
Clean the sweet peppers and cut them into cubes.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
2
Chop the cilantro finely.
- Cilantro: 1 bunch
3
In a dry skillet, fry both types of minced meat in portions over high heat until the color changes, then mix.
- Ground pork: 600 g
- Ground chicken: 600 g
4
Add sweet pepper, cook on medium heat for 8 minutes, add cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Cilantro: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
5
Pour 1 cm of oil into a pot, heat it up, add chopped garlic cloves and dry pepper, and leave on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the garlic and dry pepper.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dried chili pepper: 4 pieces
6
Put whole unpeeled chilis in oil, fry on all sides for 4 minutes.
- Long red chili: 10 pieces
7
Remove from the oil, place in a plastic bag, tie tightly, and set aside for 3 minutes.
8
Then open the package and take out the peeled pepper.
9
Cut off the base of the peppers, remove the seeds, fill with a mixture of meat and chicken, and place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes.
10
Boil the noodles simultaneously and mix with spicy salsa to taste.
- Egg noodles: 600 g
- Salsa: 1 tablespoon
11
Place the prepared peppers on plates, add noodles with sauce beside them, and serve immediately.