Chile Rellenos Casserole

Chile Rellenos Casserole!

I guess you can tell we really like Mexican food in this house.  And we really like it spicy. I believe all those years of living in New Mexico gave me a new appreciation for Mexican food.

This recipe is what I would call a Tex/Mex recipe, meaning it is not too spicy and has more of a “Gringo” flare.

It’s just a simple mix of ground beef and the usual onion, and bell pepper, covered with eggs, oregano, garlic, tomato sauce, and cheese.

For those wanting the casserole to be a little more spicy/hot…grab the fresh Jalapeno Peppers and add to your liking.

I always have sliced jalapeno peppers in a jar in the fridge and sometimes just adding a little of the juice makes all the difference. 

Enjoy!

Me

Chile Rellenos Casserole

2014-02-07 19:16:27

A Casserole quick and easy and delicious. If you like Mexican, you will love this dish.

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Ingredients

1. 1 pound ground beef
2. 1 green pepper, chopped
3. 1 medium onion, chopped
4. 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
5. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6. 2 cans [4 ounces each] chopped green chilies (I use Old El Paso)
7. 4 eggs
8. 3/4 cup milk
9. 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided in half. OR you can use all cheddar cheese
10. 8 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with Pam or your choice of cooking spray.
3. In a skillet, brown ground beef.
4. Drain fat and add green pepper and onion
5. Cook until tender
6. Stir in oregano, garlic, and chopped green chiles.
7. Remove from heat and set aside.
8. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
9. Layer half of the meat and 1/2 cup cheese in prepared baking dish.
10. Top with the rest of the meat and another 1/2 cup cheese.
11. Pour egg mixture on top of everything,
12. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove and spread the tomato sauce on top.
13. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese on top and return to oven for 7 more minutes.
14. Makes about 8 servings.

Notes

1. I find that if you let almost any Mexican Casserole dish sit for about 10 minutes, it cuts better servings. That is if your family can wait that long. 🙂

By Kari

Me and My Captain https://meandmycaptain.com/