Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup of charqui (dried beef)
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Baking dish
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the charqui, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the cooked rice to the pot and stir well.
6. Stuff the bell peppers with the charqui and rice mixture.
7. In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce and water together. Pour the mixture over the stuffed peppers.
8. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
9. Bake for 45 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
11. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stuffed peppers before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour
Temperature:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 350
- Total fat: 9g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 680mg
- Total carbohydrates: 42g
- Dietary fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 27g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground beef can be substituted for charqui.
- Brown rice can be substituted for white rice.
Variations:
- Add chopped vegetables such as zucchini or carrots to the charqui and rice mixture.
- Top the stuffed peppers with shredded cheese before baking.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a spoon to remove the seeds and membranes from the bell peppers.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the tops off the bell peppers.
- Make sure the charqui is chopped into small pieces before adding it to the pot.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat stuffed peppers in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve stuffed peppers on a bed of lettuce or with a side salad.
Garnishes:
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stuffed peppers before serving.
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or garlic bread.
Suggested side dishes:
- Side salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Garlic bread
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the stuffed peppers are not cooked through after the recommended baking time, cover with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the charqui is cooked thoroughly before adding it to the pot.
Food history:
- Charqui is a traditional South American dried meat.
Flavor profiles:
- Savory, smoky, and slightly spicy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve stuffed peppers with a side of roasted vegetables or garlic bread.
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