This Baked Beef Chiles Rellenos Casserole is a delicious twist on the classic Mexican dish, offering all the bold flavors of stuffed poblano peppers in an easy-to-make casserole. It combines seasoned ground beef, roasted poblano peppers, cheese, and a fluffy egg mixture to create a flavorful, cheesy, and comforting meal.
Ingredients:
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
For the Casserole:
- 6 large poblano peppers, roasted and peeled
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend (or a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) baking powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)