Chile Relleno Casserole
Description
This chile rellenos casserole made with layers of ground beef and green chile peppers is an easy version of the classic Mexican stuffed peppers.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
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1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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4 eggs
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.