Recipe of Rocoto Relleno

Ingredients

• 4 Rocoto peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. 2

   Cut the tops off the Rocoto peppers and remove the seeds.

3. 3

   Place the peppers in a pot of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   In a skillet, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.

5. 5

   Add the ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned.

6. 6

   Stir in the cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, and tomato sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stuff the Rocoto peppers with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.

8. 8

   Pour the beef broth over the stuffed peppers.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.

11. 11

    Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Rocoto Relleno!