This Mexican-style casserole made with ground beef and green chile peppers is a much simpler version of chile rellenos, which are simply stuffed chile peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 2 cans whole green chile peppers , 4 ounce
- 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese , divided
- 4 large eggs
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Combine ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.
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Arrange 1 can of chile peppers on the bottom of a 7x11-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and top with meat mixture. Sprinkle meat mixture with remaining cheese, followed by next can of chile peppers.
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Combine eggs, flour, and milk in a medium bowl, whisking until smooth; pour into baking dish over chile peppers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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