Best 9 Chiles Relleno De Picadillo Recipes

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Chiles relleno de picadillo is a classic Mexican dish that combines the flavors of chiles, ground beef, and a variety of spices. This flavorful dish is a popular choice for special occasions and can be served as an appetizer or main course. With its combination of textures and flavors, chiles relleno de picadillo is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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Chiles Rellenos, an easy to follow step by step photo tutorial. Enjoy making these delicious stuffed poblano peppers with ground beef picadillo at home.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Beef

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound of ground beef
2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 cup of finely diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
1 cup of finely diced potatoes (about 2 small potatoes)
1/2 Large onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 medium tomatoes (coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of green peas
6 Medium size poblano peppers roasted (cleaned and seeds)
About 3/4 cup of flour
4 eggs separated
1/2 teaspoon of salt
About 1 cup of oil or more to fry the stuffed peppers

Steps:

  • Chiles Rellenos: Place a skillet over a medium-high heat. Add oil to warm and add the ground meat to cook breaking down the lumps that form. About 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic until slightly translucent. Add the carrots and keep cooking for about 5 more minutes. After that time add the potatoes to cook stirring frequently.
  • While the meat and vegetables are cooking, place the tomatoes and water in the blender process to form a puree. Add this tomato puree to the skillet and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Simmer until vegetables are cook and liquid has reduced and very little remains. In case the liquid has reduced before the vegetables are cooked add some more water during the cooking process. Cool before stuffing the peppers.
  • Once your peppers are clean and seed removed dry them with a paper towel. Gather all your ingredients for the final preparation.
  • Stuff the pepper using a spoon being careful not to overstuff or the fill will spill while frying it.
  • In a large frying pan heat the oil. The oil should be about 3/4 in. deep. While the oil heats beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and then stir in the yolks one by one while beating until you have a fluffy batter season with salt.
  • Spread the flour on a large plate and coat the peppers lightly, one by one. Shake off any excess of flour. Making sure they do not open while doing this step.
  • Once the peppers are covered with the flour, dip into the beaten eggs making sure it is well coated.
  • Carefully place the peppers in the hot oil, do not overcrowd the skillet. Fry each side until it gets a deep golden color. It will take a few minutes on each side. It takes practice to master this step, use a large spatula to help you turn the peppers gently. Place the pepper on a paper towel to absorb the oil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 569 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 312 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 27 g

DIANA DáVILA'S CHILES RELLENOS



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In her singular take on chiles rellenos, Diana Dávila crosses two classic Mexican preparations of the dish - chiles rellenos ahogados and chiles en nogada - to come up with her own remarkable variation. Roasted, peeled poblanos are stuffed with a ground meat picadillo spiked with apples, raisins, cider vinegar and brown sugar, then dunked in a feathery egg batter and fried until golden. Just before serving, those stuffed, fried chiles are bathed in a brothy tomato sauce lightened with carrot juice. It does take time to put all the elements together, but you won't regret a minute of it when you taste what might be the best chiles rellenos you've ever had: complex, sweet and spicy, and deeply brawny. At Mi Tocaya Antojería, her restaurant in Chicago, Ms. Dávila uses a combination of chopped duck confit and ground pork for the picadillo. But using all ground pork works equally well.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     meat, vegetables, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

10 plum tomatoes, diced
3 pints cherry tomatoes, preferably a mix of colors, halved
2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1/4 cup sunflower or grapeseed oil
1 large white onion, diced
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 to 3 Serrano chiles, thinly sliced
2 cups carrot juice
1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons duck fat or sunflower oil
1/2 large white onion, diced
1 small Granny Smith apple, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 pound ground pork (or use a combination of ground pork and chopped duck confit)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
8 poblano chiles
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
6 egg whites
Fine sea salt, as needed
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Epazote, for serving (optional)
Chopped cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, toss plum and cherry tomatoes with 1 teaspoon salt. Use your hands to smush the tomatoes until their skins soften and break apart, then let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, sliced chiles and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and their liquid, bring to a simmer, and continue to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in carrot juice, stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and simmer for another 20 minutes. The sauce should be thin and brothy. Use an immersion blender (or transfer mixture to a regular blender) and blend briefly; the mixture should still be somewhat chunky. Taste and season with more salt if necessary. (Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead.)
  • Make the filling: In a large skillet, heat the duck fat or oil over medium heat. Add the onion, apple, garlic and salt, and cook, stirring, until the apples and onions soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in raisins, vinegar and brown sugar, and cook until reduced to a glaze, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in pork and red-pepper flakes, and use a metal spoon to break up the pork into pieces. Cook until pork is no longer pink and much of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat and let the pork take on a little color at the edges, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat. (Filling can be made up to 3 days ahead.)
  • Roast the poblanos: Heat the broiler, and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange poblanos in an even layer, and broil until blackened on one side, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn over and blacken the other side, another 4 to 6 minutes, then transfer to a large heat-proof bowl. Cover and let steam until softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Peel the blackened skin off the poblanos, then cut a slit in one side of each pepper and remove seeds (keep the stems). Using paper towels to wipe away the skins and slippery seeds can help with this task.
  • Stuff the poblanos with the filling, folding poblano seams together. Place flour on a plate, and gently roll stuffed peppers in flour to coat. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and freeze for 20 to 30 minutes. (Freezing is optional, but this will make them easier to fry.)
  • Make the batter: Place egg yolks in a large bowl and beat until frothy. Place egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer and whip to stiff peaks. Fold the egg yolks into the whites, along with a pinch of salt.
  • Heat 1 1/4 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (it's hot enough when a drop of batter sizzles in the oil). When hot, dip one pepper by its stem into egg batter, then transfer to hot oil. Fry until golden on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining peppers, making sure not to crowd the pan. Transfer fried peppers as they cook to a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet, and immediately sprinkle with salt.
  • When all the peppers are fried, reheat sauce. Lower peppers into sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, so the batter absorbs the sauce. Transfer to serving plates and spoon more sauce on top. Sprinkle with epazote, if using, and cilantro.

CHILES RELLENOS WITH SWEET PICADILLO



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Watch our video to learn how to make a Chile Relleno recipe! Even beginners can make restaurant-quality Chiles Rellenos with Sweet Picadillo.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield Makes 6 servings, one stuffed chile each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
6 large poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and deveined
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Brown meat in dressing in large skillet; drain, if necessary. Stir in tomato sauce. Bring to boil. Stir in nuts and raisins; simmer on medium-low 10 min. or until no liquid remains, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon into chiles. Place in shallow baking dish; cover with foil.
  • Bake 10 min. or until heated through. Serve topped with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

CHILES RELLENO DE PICADILLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
5 arbol chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 large, ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 pound tomatillos, husked, washed, cored and diced
5 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
5 epazote leaves, chopped
1 cup water
4 canned plum tomatoes, undrained (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground turkey (dark meat)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Note 1)
12 large poblano chiles, roasted and peeled (see Note 2)
1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 large eggs, separated
3/4 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
Small handful flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, for garnish
1/2 cup Crema, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onion and the chiles for 7 to 8 minutes, or until translucent. Add the salt, pepper, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, until the aroma of the garlic has been released. Add the diced tomatoes, tomatillos, bay leaves, thyme, epazote, and water. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
  • To make the picadillo, in a blender, puree the tomatoes with their liquid. In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onion with the salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the turkey and spread it into an even layer in the pan. Saute, stirring frequently, until light brown. Add the cinnamon, cloves, pureed tomatoes, raisins, and vinegar. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a thick mass, 30 to 45 minutes. Add the toasted almonds and stir to mix. Cool to room temperature and proceed.
  • Make a slit in the side of each roasted chile and carefully scrape out the seeds with your fingers. Place the flour on a plate. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt to soft peaks. Gently beat in the egg yolks, 1 at a time, and then beat in 1 1/2 tablespoons of the flour. Stop beating as soon as the flour is incorporated. Stuff the chiles with the picadillo, leaving room to re-close the opening, using toothpicks. Roll the chiles in the flour, gently patting off all the excess. In a large heavy skillet, heat about 3/4-inch of vegetable oil over medium-low heat until it registers 375 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Pick up a chile by its stem and dip into the egg mixture. Lay it into the hot oil and repeat with 3 more chiles. When the chiles are brown underneath, gently roll them over and brown the other side. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven. Reheat the sauce over low heat while you are frying the chiles. Dip and fry all the remaining chiles, keeping them warm with the others as they are cooked. Ladle about 1/2 cup of the sauce onto each of 6 warm plates, lay 2 chiles on each plate. Top each plate with a few sprigs of parsley and a dollop of crema and serve immediately.

CHILES RELLENOS WITH PICADILLO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh Mexican oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1 cup tomato paste
2 chipotles in adobo sauce
3 to 6 tablespoons golden raisins
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives, sliced
1/2 to 1 cup crumbled queso blanco
8 large poblanos
Vegetable oil, for frying
Flour, for dredging
4 eggs, separated
Tomato Ranchero Sauce, recipe follows
28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Pinch cumin seeds, toasted
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt
Sugar
Dash hot red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • To prepare Picadillo: In a large skillet, saute the onion, garlic and bay leaves in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the beef, and continue to cook until the beef is no longer pink; breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, cloves, and cinnamon. Pour out any excess fat and stir in the tomato paste until thoroughly incorporated. Add chipotles, raisins, almonds, and olives; salt to taste. Remove from heat. When mixture is cool, add cheese and mix well.
  • Char the flesh of the peppers over a gas flame, under a broiler or on a grill. Alternatively, set a rack over an electric burner or use a very hot heavy frying pan. Cook, turning frequently, until the skins are blistered all over. Take care not to overcook and burn right through the pepper. Put peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sweat for about 10 minutes to loosen the skins. Rub off as much skin as possible and cut a slit along the side of each pepper, keeping the stems and tip intact. Carefully remove the seeds and inner membranes, but do not rinse with water.
  • Heat 1-inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until very hot. Place flour in a shallow platter and season with salt and pepper. Beat egg whites until foamy, add a pinch of salt, and whip to stiff peaks. Lightly beat the egg yolks and fold into the whites. Stuff the chiles with picadillo, leaving enough room to close the opening. Overlap the seam slightly and gently squeeze closed. Secure with wooden toothpicks if desired. Pat the peppers dry and lightly coat in the seasoned flour. Pick the chile up by its stem and dip into the egg batter, making sure they are well covered, tap off excess. Fry until evenly browned, about 3 minutes each side. The egg burns easily so take care not to cook too long. Drain on paper towels. To serve, ladle a pool of Tomato Ranchero sauce on plates and set chiles rellenos on top, serve immediately.
  • Combine and puree the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, cumin, and garlic in a food processor.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan or skillet and fry the tomato puree over high flame. Add broth, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and is heated through. If sauce tastes somewhat bitter, add a pinch of sugar. Sprinkle with a dash of hot red pepper sauce. Sauce may be served hot or cold.
  • Yield: about 2 cups

CHILES RELLENOS WITH CRANBERRY-ALMOND PICADILLO



Chiles Rellenos with Cranberry-Almond Picadillo image

The same cranberry-almond duo that's world famous in desserts brings its awesomeness to this savory chiles rellenos recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup cranberries, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lb. ground pork
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 cup cranberry juice, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
8 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and deveined
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Chop 2 Tbsp. cranberries; set aside. Cook onions and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min., stirring occasionally. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain, if necessary. Stir in tomato sauce and 1/2 cup cranberry juice. Bring to boil. Stir in nuts and remaining cranberries; simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min. or until cranberries are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining cranberry juice and sugar in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 6 min. or until thickened to syrup-like consistency, stirring every 2 min.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture into each chile; place in shallow baking dish. Cover.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Top with sour cream; bake 5 min. Drizzle with cranberry syrup; top with chopped cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

CHILES RELLENOS WITH PICADILLO



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Make and share this Chiles Rellenos With Picadillo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lb ground beef
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh mexican oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2-1 cup tomato paste
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
3 -6 tablespoons golden raisins
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
1/2-1 cup crumbled queso blanco
8 large poblano peppers
vegetable oil, for frying
flour, for dredging
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 eggs, separated
28 ounces can diced tomatoes
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 pinch cumin seed, toasted
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
salt
sugar
1 dash hot red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • To prepare Picadillo: In a large skillet, saute the onion, garlic and bay leaves in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened.
  • Add the beef, and continue to cook until the beef is no longer pink; breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, cloves, and cinnamon. Pour out any excess fat and stir in the tomato paste until thoroughly incorporated. Add chipotles, raisins, almonds, and olives; salt to taste. Remove from heat. When mixture is cool, add cheese and mix well.
  • To Prepare Tomato Ranchero Sauce:Combine and puree the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, cumin, and garlic in a food processor.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan or skillet and fry the tomato puree over high flame. Add broth, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and is heated through. If sauce tastes somewhat bitter, add a pinch of sugar. Sprinkle with a dash of hot red pepper sauce. Sauce may be served hot or cold. Yield is about 2 cups.
  • Char the flesh of the peppers over a gas flame, under a broiler or on a grill. Alternatively, set a rack over an electric burner or use a very hot heavy frying pan. Cook, turning frequently, until the skins are blistered all over. Take care not to overcook and burn right through the pepper. Put peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sweat for about 10 minutes to loosen the skins. Rub off as much skin as possible and cut a slit along the side of each pepper, keeping the stems and tip intact. Carefully remove the seeds and inner membranes, but do not rinse with water.
  • Heat 1-inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until very hot. Place flour in a shallow platter and season with salt and pepper. Beat egg whites until foamy, add a pinch of salt, and whip to stiff peaks. Lightly beat the egg yolks and fold into the whites.
  • Stuff the chiles with picadillo, leaving enough room to close the opening. Overlap the seam slightly and gently squeeze closed. Secure with wooden toothpicks if desired. Pat the peppers dry and lightly coat in the seasoned flour. Pick the chile up by its stem and dip into the egg batter, making sure they are well covered, tap off excess. Fry until evenly browned, about 3 minutes each side. The egg burns easily so take care not to cook too long. Drain on paper towels.
  • To serve, ladle a pool of Tomato Ranchero sauce on plates and set chiles rellenos on top, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.8, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 263.1, Sodium 531.2, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 15.5, Protein 37.9

CHILES RELLENOS DE PICADILLO-POBLANO CHILES STUFFED WITH MEAT-DIANA KENNEDY RECIPE - (4/5)



Chiles Rellenos De Picadillo-Poblano Chiles Stuffed with Meat-Diana Kennedy Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by bunny_2

Number Of Ingredients 33

THE PICADILLO
2 pounds boneless pork with some fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 white onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves
salt to taste
1/4 cup lard or vegetable oil
2/3 cup findely chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 peppercorns
5 whole cloves
3 heaped tbps. raisins
2 tbps. blanched and slivered almonds
2 heaped tbps. cubed acitron or chopped candied fruit (dried pineapple)
1/14 pounds tomatoes roughly chopped
THE TOMATO BROTH
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 tbps. roughly chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tbps. lard or vegetable oil
4 whole cloves
6 peppercorns
2 mexican bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp. dried
1 inch cinnamon stick, broken into two pieces
3 cups reserved pork broth
salt to taste
THE CHILES
6 poblano chiles, charred and peeled
THE BATTER
Vegetable oil for frying
4 large eggs, separated
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 about 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Put the meat into a large saucepan with the sliced onion, garlic, and salt and barely cover with water. Bring the meat to a simmer and continue cooking over low heat until the meat is tender-about 40 minutes. Leave the meat to cool in the broth. When cool, strain the meat, reserving the broth. First shred and then choop the meat to a medium texture-there should be about 3 cups. Skim the broth. Melt the lared in a large skillet and cook the chopped onion and garlic until translucent-about 2 minutes. Add the meat and let it cook until it begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Crush the spices roughly and add them, the the rest of the picadillo ingredients, except the tomatoes, to the meat mixture. Cook the mixture a few momnents longer. Blend the tomatoes briefly and add them to the mixture in the pan. Continue cooking the mixture over high heat for about 10 minutes, stiring it from time to time to avoid sticking. Add salt to taste. It should be moist but not juicy. TO PREPARE THE TOMATO BROTH: Blend the tomatoes with the onion and garlic until smooth. Melt the lard in a wide pan and fry the blended tomatoes over high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the broth and salt, and cook them over high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring. Add the pork broth and continue cooking the broth over medium heat for about 10 minutes. By that time it will be well seasoned and reduced somewhat-but still a broth rather than a thick sauce. Add salt as necessary. TO PREPARE THE CHILES: Make a slit in the side of each chile andcarefully remove the seeds and veins. Bea careful to leave the top of the chile, the part around the base of the stem, intact. Stuff each chili with about 1/2 cup of the picadillo until they are well filled out but the cut edges still come together. TO PREPARE THE BATTER: Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until they are firm, but not too dry. Add the salt and egg yolks one by one, beating well after each addition. Prepare one chile at a time: pat the chile completely dry (or batter will not adhere)and sprinkle them lightly with flour. Coat with batter. Fry in the hot oil, turning it from time to time, until the batter turns a deep golden color-about 2 minutes. Drain the chiles on paper toweling and place them in the tomato broth-it should come about halfway uup the chiles-to heat through over low heat. Serve immediately. NOTE: You can prepare the stuffing and the sauce the day before, and clean the chiles. But do not put the stuffing into the chiles until about 2 hours before cooking. If you do prepare the chiles 2 hours ahead, do not put them into the broth. Place them on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with several layters of paper toweling, and reheat in a 350 F over for about 20 minutes. This method has the added advantage that the paper absorbs quite a lot of the grease. Then place the chiles in the broth or pour broth over and serve with hot tortillas. i do not recommned freezing.

CHILES RELLENOS



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This recipe for chiles rellenos comes from Andrea Serrato, who sells an exquisite version of the dish out of her home in East Los Angeles. Ms. Serrato learned to make it from her mother, Rose Serrato, who fills big chile poblanos simply with queso ranchero, fries them in a cloudlike batter and simmers them in a garlicky salsa roja. Be sure to take your time charring the chiles on the flame to make sure they get evenly tender. The dish is time-consuming and labor-intensive, but extremely worthwhile - delicious, comforting and beautiful, too.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 chiles

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 serrano chiles, stems removed
6 beefsteak tomatoes (about 4 pounds)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola
1 white onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings
6 large, firm poblano chiles (about 1 3/4 pounds)
12 ounces queso fresco or low-moisture melting cheese, such as mozzarella
5 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
Canola oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Prepare the tomato salsa: Put a large pot of water on to boil. When the water starts to bubble, add the serrano chiles and whole tomatoes, and turn down the heat. After 10 minutes of low simmering, strain.
  • Add the serranos, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to a blender with 1/2 cup water, and purée until smooth. Add the tomatoes, then purée until almost totally smooth. (Some larger pieces of tomato are fine, and give the salsa texture.)
  • In a large saucepan that will hold all of the salsa, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook until soft and slightly golden on the edges, about 5 minutes, then add the salsa and turn off the heat.
  • Prepare the chiles: Using tongs, char two poblanos at a time over the open gas flame (or all six under your broiler, turning them often). The chiles should be blackened all over, and tender to the touch, which takes about 10 minutes. As you finish them, put them on a plate and cover for about 10 minutes.
  • Use your finger to gently push and peel away the blackened outer skin of the charred chile. Remove as much as you can, but it's OK if a few small pieces are left; don't worry about it. Use a knife to slice each chile lengthwise, leaving an inch or so on each end, and remove the seeds (again, it's OK if some remain). Fill the chiles with cheese to fit, but make sure the chile can still close along its seam when you pinch it shut.
  • Prepare the batter: Separate the eggs, and beat the whites with a whisk attachment until thick and frothy, like meringue. Add the yolks, and beat for another minute, just to incorporate.
  • Fry the chiles: In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat about 3 inches of oil over medium until a small drop of batter sizzles vigorously when you add it to the oil. Put the flour on a plate, and roll a chile in the flour so it's completely covered. Push it down into the batter, turn it around gently, and use the stem to pull it out - it will look like a vaguely chile-shaped cloud.
  • Gently lay the chile down in the hot oil, seam side up. The chile should immediately start to sizzle and lightly color. Spoon hot oil over any exposed parts of the chile, cooking for about 2 minutes, or until the top of the chile is evenly golden brown, then remove and place on a paper-towel-lined rack to drain. Repeat with each chile.
  • When you're ready to sit down and eat, heat the salsa over medium, and season it to taste with salt. Place the fried chiles in the pan. (Work in batches if you have to, so the chiles aren't crowded.) Let them simmer gently for a few minutes, then serve immediately with extra salsa spooned over the top.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Peppers: Select large, firm, and unblemished poblano peppers for a delicious and visually appealing dish.
  • Roast the Peppers Properly: Roasting the peppers over an open flame or under a broiler adds a smoky flavor and enhances their natural sweetness.
  • Handle the Peppers with Care: Once roasted, carefully remove the charred skin without tearing the peppers. Use a damp paper towel to wipe away any remaining burnt bits.
  • Make a Flavorful and Balanced Filling: The picadillo filling should have a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Use a combination of ground beef, pork, or turkey, along with aromatic vegetables, spices, and herbs.
  • Prepare the Filling in Advance: To save time and ensure even cooking, prepare the picadillo filling a day ahead and let it cool completely before stuffing the peppers.
  • Stuff the Peppers Delicately: Gently stuff the roasted peppers with the prepared picadillo filling, taking care not to overfill them.
  • Secure the Peppers: Use toothpicks or skewers to secure the opening of the peppers, preventing the filling from spilling out during baking.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Bake the stuffed peppers at a moderate temperature (around 350°F) for approximately 30-40 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  • Serve with Desired Accompaniments: Serve the chiles rellenos de picadillo with your favorite accompaniments, such as rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, or salsa, to create a complete and flavorful meal.

Conclusion:

Chiles rellenos de picadillo is a classic Mexican dish that combines the smoky flavors of roasted poblano peppers with a savory and flavorful picadillo filling. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create this delicious dish at home and impress your family and friends. Experiment with different variations of the filling, such as using different types of meat or vegetables, to suit your preferences. Whether served as a main course or as part of a larger spread, chiles rellenos de picadillo is sure to be a hit.

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