Ahmet AyaydınPremier Commis
13 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Chiles en nogada is a Mexican Independence Day dish made by stuffing poblano peppers with a fruit-studded ground meat mixture, then topping them with walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds. Its green, white, and red colors represent the Mexican flag, making it a festive dish.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the Filling

20 min

Sauté the onion and ground beef in oil over medium heat. Add the apple, pear, and raisins and cook for another 10 minutes. Season with salt.

2

Stuff the Peppers

15 min

Hollow out the roasted peppers and fill them with the mixture.

3

Make the Sauce

10 min

Blend the walnuts, cream, and cheese until smooth.

4

Serve

Pour the walnut sauce over the stuffed peppers, garnish with pomegranate seeds, and serve at room temperature.

Reminder

The filling and sauce can each be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; once assembled, eat the dish the same day. Allergens: the ingredient list includes milk and dairy products and tree nuts. Check packaged product labels for other allergens.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
460 kcalCalories
22 gProtein
28 gCarbohydrate
30 gFat
4 gFiber
16 gSugar
420 mgSodium
9 gSaturated Fat
Protein 19% Carbohydrate 24% Fat 57%
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