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Strawberry Chile Relleno

Sweet and Savory Strawberry Chile Relleno You’ll Love

This Strawberry Chile Relleno blends sweet strawberries with savory beef and pecans for a unique, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 pieces Poblano Peppers roasted and peeled
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion white or yellow
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans can substitute with walnuts or omit
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries can substitute with raisins
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika use smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pecan Sauce
  • 1 cup Whole Milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Finely Chopped Parsley can substitute with basil
For Serving
  • 1 cup Sliced Strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by roasting the poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until the skins are charred and blistered, which will take about 10–15 minutes. Place them in a sealed plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes, making peeling easier.
  2. After they cool, gently peel off the charred skins and remove the seeds.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for about 4–5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, which should take around 6–8 minutes. Stir in the chopped pecans, cranberries, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
  5. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly before stuffing.
  6. Stuff each pepper with the beef mixture, packing it firmly but not overly tight. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
  7. In a blender, combine the whole milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Stir in the chopped pecans afterward.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the stuffed poblano peppers for 15–20 minutes until heated through. Remove, plate the peppers, and drizzle with the pecan sauce.
  9. Garnish each plate with sliced strawberries and finely chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Peppers can be frozen before or after baking. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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