Chiles Rellenos with Cranberry-Almond Picadillo

Name: Chiles Rellenos with Cranberry-Almond Picadillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cranberries, divided; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lb. ground pork; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 cup cranberry juice, divided; 1/2 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped; 8 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and deveined; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Chop 2 Tbsp.
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cranberries; set aside.
4
Cook onions and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min., stirring occasionally.
5
Add meat; cook 5 min.
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or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
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Drain, if necessary.
8
Stir in tomato sauce and 1/2 cup cranberry juice.
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Bring to boil.
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Stir in nuts and remaining cranberries; simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min.
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or until cranberries are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, mix remaining cranberry juice and sugar in microwaveable bowl.
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Microwave on HIGH 6 min.
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or until thickened to syrup-like consistency, stirring every 2 min.
15
Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture into each chile; place in shallow baking dish.
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Cover.
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Bake 15 min.
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or until heated through.
19
Top with sour cream; bake 5 min.
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Drizzle with cranberry syrup; top with chopped cranberries.

832

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cranberries, divided, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 lb. ground pork, and more.

Yes, Chiles Rellenos with Cranberry-Almond Picadillo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!