Jul 14 2026
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Chile Relleno Recipe

Inspired by Casa Villa Restaurant
Time1h 15m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Filling

Batter

Sauce

Method

Preparation of Peppers

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Roast Peppers

    Roast the poblano peppers in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the skin is blistered and charred.

  3. 3

    Steam Peppers

    Remove peppers from the oven and place them in a plastic bag for about 10 minutes to steam.

  4. 4

    Prepare Peppers

    Once cooled, peel off the charred skin and make a slit along the side of each pepper to remove the seeds.

Preparing the Filling

  1. 5

    Cook Onion

    In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

  2. 6

    Add Garlic

    Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 7

    Cook Beef

    Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste.

  4. 8

    Add Cheese

    Remove from heat and mix in the cheeses until melted and well combined.

Battering and Frying

  1. 9

    Make Batter

    In a bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, and salt until smooth.

  2. 10

    Combine Batter

    Gently fold the beaten eggs into the batter until combined.

  3. 11

    Fry Peppers

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Dip the stuffed peppers into the batter and carefully place them in the oil.

  4. 12

    Drain Peppers

    Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Making the Sauce

  1. 13

    Cook Onion for Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.

  2. 14

    Add Garlic for Sauce

    Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  3. 15

    Make Sauce

    Stir in tomato sauce and chili powder. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  4. 16

    Season Sauce

    Season with salt to taste.

Serving

  1. 17

    Plate Peppers

    Serve the fried peppers on a plate, topped with the sauce.

  2. 18

    Garnish

    Garnish with fresh cilantro or sour cream if desired.

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