Chile Relleno Casserole

This chile rellenos casserole made with layers of ground beef and green chile peppers is an easy version of the classic Mexican stuffed peppers.

Chile Relleno Casserole

Course: CuisineCuisine: European
Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

50

minutes
Total Time

1

minute
Servings

5

Yield

1 (7×11-inch) casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 pound — lean ground beef

  • 1 medium — onion, chopped

  • 2 (4 ounce) cans — whole green chile peppers, drained

  • 1 ½ cups — shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 4 large — eggs

  • ¼ cup — all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups — milk

  • — salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Arrange 1 can of chile peppers on the bottom of a 7×11-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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.

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