Chilies Rellenos

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 large green chilies, roasted and peeled
  • 1/2 lb. cheese, shredded
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • flour
  • oil for frying
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
  • shredded beef (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut chilies down the middle, open up and fill each with cheese (and beef and onions, if desired).
  2. 2
    Dust with flour and set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff.
  3. 3
    Fold in 1 teaspoon flour and salt to taste.
  4. 4
    Add egg yolks.
  5. 5
    Heat oil in a skillet.
  6. 6
    Dip chilies one at a time in egg mixture and place in skillet.
  7. 7
    Turn and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately.

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