cascabel
noun
cas·ca·bel
ˈka-skə-ˌbel 
1
: a projection behind the breech of a muzzle-loading cannon
2
: a small hollow perforated spherical bell enclosing a loose pellet
3
: a small, rounded, moderately pungent chili pepper that is usually used dried when it has a translucent, dark red skin and loose seeds which rattle
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Fortunately, cascabel chiles substitute well for chilhuacles, and guajillos can replace costeños.
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Michael A. Gardiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2023
And what of other chile varieties such as guajillo, cascabel and morita?
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New York Times,
11 Nov. 2021
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the cascabel chiles; cook, turning occasionally, until the chiles turn bright red and charred in places, 1 to 2 minutes total.
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Tara Duggan,
SFChronicle.com,
30 Oct. 2020
For $44 a person, opt for ribeye steak with shrimp, roasted corn and mushrooms in a smoky cascabel sauce.
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Lauren Saria,
The Arizona Republic,
17 Sep. 2020
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Michael A. Gardiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2023
And what of other chile varieties such as guajillo, cascabel and morita?
—
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2021
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the cascabel chiles; cook, turning occasionally, until the chiles turn bright red and charred in places, 1 to 2 minutes total.
—
Tara Duggan,
SFChronicle.com,
30 Oct. 2020
For $44 a person, opt for ribeye steak with shrimp, roasted corn and mushrooms in a smoky cascabel sauce.
—
Lauren Saria,
The Arizona Republic,
17 Sep. 2020
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“Cascabel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cascabel. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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