Stuffed Rocoto

Delicious stuffed rocotos filled with meat and vegetables, gratinated in the oven with cheese. A perfect flavor combination that will surprise you!

Peruvians enjoy this dish baked with cheese, highlighting the intense flavors and spicy texture of the rocoto.

We invite you to prepare this delicious recipe together!

Stuffed Rocoto

Entradas
1 hour
12 Servings

Ingredients

12 Rocotos

700 grams of Ground meat

4 Chilies

2 Onions

3 Eggs

3 tablespoons of Black raisins

3 tablespoons of Peanuts

6 Black olives

1 Bay leaf

1 can of Evaporated milk

Grated cheese

Sugar

Oil

Parsley

Oregano

Pepper

Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : Using a knife, remove the top layer of each rocoto and remove all the filling.

Step 2 : Then, place the rocotos in a pot with water and sugar to boil.

Step 3 : Once boiling, remove the water and put new water with sugar to boil again.

Step 4 : In a pan, sauté the onions, chilies, raisins, peanuts, olives, ground meat, bay leaf, chopped parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt to taste.

Step 5 : Mix everything very well and, once ready, proceed to stuff the rocotos.

Step 6 : After stuffing, find a baking dish and place the rocotos in it to go into the oven.

Step 7 : Before baking, top with a mixture of evaporated milk, egg, salt, and pepper.

Step 8 : Sprinkle some grated cheese on top and let it gratinate in the oven.

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