STUFFED PEPPERS MOLE

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The original recipe came from Better Homes and Garden with a few adjustments on my part. I love the flavor of poblano peppers, however you can use sweet green peppers if preferred. QETH . . .Quick, Easy, Tasty and Healthy!

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium poblano peppers or 4 medium sweet green peppers
1 (8 7/8 ounce) envelope pre-cooked Spanish rice
2 cups cooked lean ground beef
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
3 tablespoons mole, sauce (purchased)
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Using poblanos:.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet, broil 3 inches from heat 8 minutes or until blackened, turning after 4 minutes.
  • Place in zip-lock bag, seal.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Peel and discard skins, cut a lengthwise slit in each chile, discarding seeds, leaving stems intact.
  • Using sweet green peppers:.
  • Remove tops and removed membranes and seeds.
  • In 4 quart large dutch oven emmerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from water and drain, cut sides down, on paper towels.
  • Prepare Filling:.
  • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a sacepan combine, rice, beef, corn, mole sauce and water.
  • Cook uncovered over medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Place peppers, cut side up, in baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon filling into peppers.
  • Sprinkle with additional cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 445.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8.3

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