Jul 14 2026
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Chile Relleno (1) Recipe

Inspired by Rancho Azteca
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Filling

Batter

Sauce

Oil for frying

Method

Preparation of Peppers

  1. 1

    Roasting the Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally until the skin is blistered and charred.

  2. 2

    Peeling the Peppers

    Remove the peppers from the oven, place them in a plastic bag, and let them steam for about 10 minutes. This will make peeling the skins easier. After steaming, peel the skins off and make a slit down the side of each pepper to remove the seeds.

Preparing the Filling

  1. 3

    Cooking the Filling

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent. Add the ground beef (or turkey), cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Let the filling cool slightly.

Batter Preparation

  1. 4

    Making the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form in a separate bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture until just combined.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Making the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Frying the Peppers

  1. 6

    Filling and Frying

    Stuff each roasted poblano pepper with the meat and cheese filling. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip each stuffed pepper into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plating the Dish

    Serve the fried chile rellenos hot, topped with the tomato sauce. Enjoy your homemade chile rellenos!

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