Rajas Con Cerveza Pepper Strips With Beer And Cheese Recipe

Diana Kennedy's authentic Mexican Rajas con Cerveza recipe! This vibrant appetizer or side dish features tender pepper strips simmered in rich dark Mexican beer and melted cheese. Customize the heat with a mix of sweet and hot peppers. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor – perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining. Easily adaptable to your preferred cheese – Asadero, Muenster, or mild Cheddar all work wonderfully.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 329.7 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rajas Con Cerveza Pepper Strips With Beer And Cheese

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How to Make Rajas Con Cerveza Pepper Strips With Beer And Cheese

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, non-reactive skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups of sliced bell peppers (a mix of sweet and hot peppers is recommended). Cover and cook until slightly tender, about 4-6 minutes. (Adjust cooking time depending on whether peppers were charred beforehand.)
  4. Pour in 1 cup of dark Mexican beer and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 7-10 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded Asadero cheese (or Muenster/mild Cheddar), stirring gently until melted and creamy.
  7. Serve immediately with warm tortillas. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

45g

Carbs

5g