anaheim chili relleno with chorizo cheese sauce

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 10, 2016

I use Anaheim chilies because sometimes the pablanos or other chilies are too spicy for my husband. Anaheim are milder and the spice in the sauce makes it just right.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large anaheim chilies seeded
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or any mexican melty cheese shredded
  • 1 pound chorizo casings removed
  • 2 cans rotel tomatoes i used lime cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • - fresh cilantro for garnish
  • - sour cream

How To Make anaheim chili relleno with chorizo cheese sauce

  • Step 1
    Place the chilies under the broiler and let the skin char on all sides. Remove to a paper bag. Close the bag and let the chilies cool and steam for a half an hour. Remove from bag and gently remove the charred skin trying to keep the pepper intact.
  • Step 2
    Stuff the pepper with the shredded cheese enclosing the end with a tooth pick. Place in sprayed baking dish.
  • Step 3
    Brown the chorizo in a skillet until done. Drain. Sprinkle over the chilies. Add the cans of tomatoes, garlic, and beef bouillon to food process. Process until smooth. Pour over chilies.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle top with more shredded cheese. Bake another 5 minutes until cheese has melted. Top with sour cream Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake

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