Name: Authentic Chiles Rellenos Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 6 large poblano peppers; 1/2 pound Oaxaca cheese, cut into 6 long strips (or Queso Fresco for meat filling); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting); 6 large eggs, separated; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt (for batter); 1/2 cup vegetable oil or lard (for frying); *For the Meat Filling (Picadillo - Optional):**; 1/2 pound ground beef or pork; 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; *For the Tomato Sauce (Salsa de Chile Relleno):**; 2 cups tomato puree or crushed tomatoes; 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Salt to taste

Chiles Rellenos 🇲🇽 Mexico

Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, then battered and fried.

Stuffed fried

Made with

Poblano peppers cheese meat eggs

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