Jul 14 2026
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Chiles Rellenos Recipe

Inspired by Cesar's Old Mexico
Time1h
Serves6

Stuffed peppers with cheese and meat, served with tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Filling

Peppers

Tomato Sauce

Batter

Method

Prepare the Filling

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 7-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix in Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined and set aside.

Prepare the Peppers

  1. 3

    Roast the Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until the skin is blistered and charred, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.

  2. 4

    Stuff the Peppers

    Once the peppers are cool, carefully peel off the charred skin. Make a slit down the side of each pepper and remove the seeds. Stuff each pepper with the beef and cheese mixture.

Prepare the Tomato Sauce

  1. 5

    Cook the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Let simmer for 15 minutes, then set aside.

Prepare the Batter

  1. 6

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, beat the eggs and add the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix until a smooth batter forms.

Fry the Peppers

  1. 7

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  2. 8

    Coat and Fry

    Dip each stuffed pepper into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place it in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the fried chiles rellenos hot, topped with the tomato sauce. Enjoy!

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