Chili Relleno Casserole Recipe

Summary

Servings6Cuisine
Course

Ingredients

 Lean ground beef1⁄2 Pound
 Onion1 Medium, chopped
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cooked whole wheat2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Canned green chilies8 Ounce
 Grated cheddar cheese/Longhorn cheese1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), grated
 Milk1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
 Whole wheat flour1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Eggs4
 Tabasco sauce2 Dash
 Allspice1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Cumin1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 580 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19 g29.1%

Saturated Fat 9.4 g47.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 197.6 mg65.9%

Sodium 586.7 mg24.4%

Total Carbohydrates 76 g25.3%

Dietary Fiber 10.2 g40.9%

Sugars 4.6 g

Protein 31 g61.2%

Vitamin A 13.4% Vitamin C 26%

Calcium 33.3% Iron 28.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Brown the ground beef and onion in a small skillet.
Add salt.
Cover the bottom of a 6 x 10 inch glass baking dish with half of the cooked wheat.
Drain the liquid from one can of chilies into Bosch blender.
Remove seeds from chilies, and layer chilies over cooked wheat.
Spread meat and onions over chilies.
Cover with grated cheese.
Spread remaining wheat over cheese.
Drain liquid from the second can of chilies into blender.
Remove seeds and layer over wheat.
In blender combine milk, flour, eggs, Tabasco sauce, and spices if desired.
Blend well.
Slowly pour over casserole.
Bake in a 350° F.
Oven for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven, and let sit 10 minutes before cutting.
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