What Is Ortega peppers and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with ortega peppers? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it, plus 4 recipes to put it to work.

In Chinese:

奥尔特加辣椒

British (UK) term:

Ortega peppers

en français:

poivrons Ortega

en español:

pimientos ortega

Recipes using ortega peppers

There are 4 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Rancheros

Rancheros are stuffed burger patties filled with American cheese and Ortega chiles, double-dipped in buttermilk and cornmeal, fried crispy, and topped with an easy-over egg.

Special Burritos Crockpot

Have some fun making and enjoying this scrumptious crockpot dish.

Chile Pablano with Verde Sauce

Chiles rellenos-style poblano peppers stuffed with shredded chicken and mozzarella, baked under a tangy tomatillo verde sauce. A lighter Mexican main without the traditional egg batter and deep fry.

Eileen's Corn-Chillies-Cheese Bread

Bread machine cornmeal yeast bread with corn kernels, mild green chilies, and sharp cheddar baked right into the loaf. Tex-Mex flavor in sandwich-bread form.

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