Stuffed Chiles with Smoky Tomato Sauce

Stuffed Chiles with Smoky Tomato Sauce is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with fresh poblano chiles that are stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and cheese, and then topped with a smoky tomato sauce that adds a delicious depth of flavor.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Stuffed Chiles:

- 4 large poblano chiles
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Smoky Tomato Sauce:

- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut a slit down the length of each poblano chile and remove the seeds and membranes. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onion is soft. Stir in the cooked rice and shredded cheese.
Stuff each poblano chile with the beef and rice mixture and place them in a baking dish. In a blender or food processor, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and blend until smooth. Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed chiles.
Bake the stuffed chiles for 25-30 minutes, or until the chiles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot with additional tomato sauce on top.
Stuffed Chiles with Smoky Tomato Sauce is a perfect combination of spicy and smoky flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a party with friends. The appearance of the dish is colorful and appetizing, with the bright green chiles and the red tomato sauce. The taste is rich and savory, with a hint of smokiness from the paprika and cumin.
Type of dish: Mexican Appetizer
Main ingredients: Poblano chiles, Ground beef, Tomato sauce