Chile Relleno - Stuffed Peppers
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time1 hr
- Total Time1 hr 10 min
Ingredients
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 1/2 lb ground lean beef
- 1/2 cup onions, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
For the filling: Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium high. Sautee ground lean beef with the onions, garlic power, salt and pepper until beef is completely cooked.
2
For the batter: Beat two egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add egg yolks, one by one, and beat for a few minutes.
3
For the bell peppers: Brush red bell peppers with oil. Broil them until the skin becomes soft, about 20 minutes. Transfer them to a platter. Peel and seed red bell peppers. Stuff red bell peppers with beef mix. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high. Dip stuffed red bell peppers into batter, one by one. Place them in skillet turning until lightly brown, about three minutes. Serve with rice.
