Tamale Bell Peppers Recipes

Steps:

• Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350º. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Place peppers in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Remove husks from tamales. Cut tamales into quarters; place over peppers. Top with chili, cheese and chopped onion. Bake until hot and bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Serve with cilantro and green onions.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 2 quart saucepan.
• Saute garlic and onion until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add chili powder and ground cumin and cook briefly.
• Stir in tomatoes, corn meal and salt.
• Cook and stir occasionally until mixture is thick and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
• When thick stir in beans, corn, and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• While cornmeal cooks, slice tops from peppers.
• Remove seeds and inner ribs.
• Blanch peppers in boiling water for about 4 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Spoon cornmeal mixture into peppers.
• Place peppers upright into baking pan.
• Top thickly with remaining cheese.
• Pour hot water about 1/2 inch deep around peppers.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until peppers are tender.