**Beef and Pork Chile Rellenos: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Textures**
In the realm of Mexican cuisine, chile rellenos stand as a testament to the country's rich culinary heritage. These delightful stuffed peppers, featuring a combination of roasted poblano peppers, savory fillings, and a golden-brown batter, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a delectable journey with our curated collection of beef and pork chile relleno recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. Discover the hearty and succulent flavors of ground beef filling, complemented by the smoky notes of roasted poblano peppers. Indulge in the richness and tenderness of slow-cooked pork carnitas, enveloped in the delicate embrace of poblano peppers. For a vegetarian delight, explore the vibrant flavors of roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a medley of sautéed vegetables and aromatic herbs. Whether you prefer a traditional, meat-filled version or a creative vegetarian rendition, our recipes guide you through the process of creating this iconic Mexican dish, ensuring a culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.
CHILE RELLENO RECIPE
An authentic chile relleno recipe made from roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in a fluffy egg batter and fried until golden brown!
Provided by Isabel Eats
Categories Main
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Roast the peppers: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place poblano peppers on top. Set your oven rack directly underneath the broiler and turn the broiler on.
- Broil poblanos for 5 minutes, or until the skin is blackened and blistered. Carefully flip them over and broil for another 5 minutes, or until the skin is blackened and blistered.
- Remove them from the oven and loosely cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to keep in some of the heat and help them steam. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
- Peel the peppers: Peel and rub off as much of the loose skin on the peppers as possible. It doesn't have to be perfect, just as much as you can.
- Cut a small slit down the middle of the peppers with a knife. (If you don't want the peppers too spicy, you can remove some of the seeds. I like to leave them in as poblanos aren't typically super spicy to me, but that's personal preference.)
- Stuff the peppers: Carefully stuff the peppers with the cheese. Some of the peppers will be extra fragile because of the roasting process and may tear - that's okay. Just do the best you can.
- Gently close the opening of the peppers and secure it shut with 1-3 toothpicks. Use as many as you need to ensure that the cheese won't ooze out during the frying process. Set aside.
- Prepare for frying: Heat the oil frying oil in a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside. While oil is heating up, prepare the batter.
- Make the batter: Separate the egg whites from the yolks into two separate bowls - the whites into a large mixing bowl and the yolks into a small bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- While continuing to beat the egg whites on low, add in the egg yolks one at a time until all of them are fully mixed in. The batter should be light, fluffy and smooth.
- Coat the peppers with batter: Place the flour and salt into a separate shallow bowl or plate. Mix together to combine. Gently roll the stuffed peppers in the flour mixture, then give them a gentle tap to remove any excess. Then dip them in the egg batter and gently place them in the hot frying oil.
- Fry the chile rellenos: Fry the peppers for 3-5 minutes per side, until the batter is golden brown and crispy. Try not to overcrowd the peppers in the pan - I usually fry 2 at a time depending on the pan I'm using.
- Transfer the peppers to the lined baking sheet to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve: Immediately serve chile rellenos on a plate with some salsa, freshly chopped cilantro and some cotija cheese. (Don't forget to remove the toothpicks when you first cut into the peppers! You can try to remove them before serving onto plates, but I find it easier to remove them when you first cut into them.)
- Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro and salt to a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add blended salsa and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 8 minutes. Remove from heat, taste and season with more salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pepper, Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 635 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g
PAT'S FAMOUS BEEF AND PORK CHILI
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp, stirring occasionally. Once the bacon is browned, add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the vegetables are tender and seasonings are aromatic. Add the beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Once beef is broken up and beginning to brown, add the pork. Break up with wooden spoon like the beef, and brown, until no longer pink, roughly 4 minutes. Stir in the beer and beans. Toss together, then add the crushed and diced tomatoes. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if necessary. Transfer the chili to serving bowls and garnish with lime wedges, sour cream, shredded cheese, and sliced scallions.
BAKED BEEF CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE
Super-easy, delicious, and low-carb version of chiles rellenos. Serve with dollops of low-fat sour cream and pico de gallo or salsa.
Provided by EmmLee
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h21m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until poblano pepper skins have blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, chipotle pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add onion; cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with green chiles; cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more. Let beef mixture cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Run water over the poblano peppers to remove skins and discard them. Drain peppers on paper towels. Place a layer of peppers on the bottom of the prepared dish; place 1/3 of the beef mixture on top. Cover with 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat layers twice more in the same order.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 694.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CHILES RELLENOS (STUFFED PEPPERS)
This is a great traditional Mexican dish. It takes a little bit of time, but it is worth every minute! Provecho! Serve with a side of Spanish Rice.
Provided by ADRIANSALAS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place whole peppers over an open flame (gas burner) or under the broiler. Roast, turning frequently until evenly black and blistered. Remove from heat, place in a plastic bag, and let them sweat for a while. This will allow the skins to peel of easily.
- While the peppers are sweating, place the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. When beef is fully cooked, add the onion, garlic and tomato, and cook for a few more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the peppers from the bag, and peel off the burnt skin. You may wish to wear protective gloves. Run peppers under cool running water to rinse away any burnt pieces. Make a small vertical slit in the side of the peppers, and remove the seeds and veins. Stuff each pepper halfway with the ground beef mixture, then fill the rest of the way with shredded cheese. Close the slits, and secure with toothpicks.
- Whip egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until thick and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, and whip for a minute to blend in.
- Meanwhile, heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the stuffed peppers with a light dusting of flour, then dip them in the egg so they are fully covered. Carefully place in the hot oil, and fry on both sides until golden. Drain on paper towels, then serve on a large platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 194.8 mg, Fat 70.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
PICADILLO CHILE RELLENO
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 chile relleno
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the serrano chiles and tomatoes on a very hot grill and cook until charred, 12 to 15 minutes. Stem the chiles an add to a blender with the whole garlic clove and blend until smooth.
- Saute the remaining 2 garlic cloves and the onions in a skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pork and cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato/chile sauce to the pork mixture and heat through.
- Meanwhile, place the poblano chile on the grill until its skin is blackened, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the skin and seeds, keeping the pepper whole.
- Saute half the plantains in a skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes and then add the pork mixture. Mix in the almonds, raisins and season with salt. Spoon the pork mixture into the poblano chile.
- Put the chile in the oven and bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend the remaining plantains with the heavy cream. Spoon the plantain sauce on the bottom of a plate and top with the chile relleno. Sprinkle with the cilantro over the top and serve.
BEEF & PORK-CHILE RELLENOS
This is not your father's Chile Relleno. It is better!!! Well different, I like regular Chile Relleno also. Also, it seems like it is harder than it is. It just has a lot of steps to it. Many of the steps can be prepared ahead of time and spread out over time to prepare. It is definitely worth it! I originally tasted this version of the Chile Relleno in a restaurant in Lubbock Texas. I found a recipe for something called Picadilly which is an appetizer. I realized this could be adapted to the same relleno I had in Lubbock, so I did and it tastes just like it. I swear.
Provided by gaylecca
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 12 chile rellenos, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown the ground pork and ground beef. Add, diced tomatoes, raisins, almonds, onions, cumin, garlic, cloves, rice, and coriander. Mix well, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. The water should be all absorbed, if not remove lid and cook until only moist, not watery. This can be done earlier than the rest of the steps, refridgerate if using within a day or freeze if longer. Thaw before using.
- The following steps must be done just prior to serving:.
- Because you are using fresh chiles, they must be peeled, as the batter will not adhere to the slick skins of the chiles/peppers. Do this by charring the chiles either over an open flame (use long fork or tongs over a gas burner) or under the broiler. Then steam them in a hot towel or a closed paper sack, and when they are cool enough to touch, remove the skins. Slit the chiles lengthwise and remove seeds and veins using a teaspoon, leaving the stem intact. Dredge the chiles in 1/4 cup of flour and shake off extra flour.
- Prepare the batter by separating the whites from the yolks. Beat the whites very stiff. Beat the yolks and fold into beaten whites. Fold in the 6 tbs of flour.
- To complete the rellenos, spoon the meat mixture into the chiles. Add some cheese. Dip the chiles into the batter and fry, at medium heat, in 1 inch cooking oil in frying pan at medium high, until light browned on both sides. Use slotted spoon to place chile in oil and to turn and remove.
- Serve with mild Picante sauce on top of Rellenos. (This can be purchased in any grocery store.
- Side dishes that go well with this are refried beans, Mexican rice and tortillas.
Tips:
- For crispy chile rellenos, make sure to fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
- To prevent the chiles from splitting, carefully remove the seeds and veins.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can also shallow fry the chiles in a large skillet.
- To make sure the cheese is melted and gooey, cook the chiles until the cheese is bubbling.
- Serve the chiles rellenos immediately with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
Beef and pork chile rellenos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a crispy outer shell, gooey cheese filling, and flavorful sauce, these chiles rellenos are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give beef and pork chile rellenos a try. You won't be disappointed!
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