How to Make Chiles Rellenos Recipe and Video at MexGrocer.com
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Cómo hacer Chiles Rellenos de Queso o Picadillo en tu casa
Preparation:30
Cook Time:30
Servings:6
Recipe
Ingredients
6 Fresh Ancho, Pasilla or Anaheim Chiles - or - 27 oz. can Poblano Peppers or Mild Whole Green Chiles1/2 pound Oaxaca cheese, thinly sliced1/4 cup Flour6 Raw eggs (separated)2 cups salsa verde2 cups Homestyle Mexican Salsa1 cup Corn oilSalt or Mexican Seasoning
Directions
1. Rinse the chiles.
2. Preheat your oven to broil.
3. Place the chiles in a 9 x 14 baking dish and place on the top shelf of your oven.
4. Watch and listen closely. When the skins start to make popping sounds and to char and turn black in places, take the chiles out and flip them over. Be sure and use a potholder so you don't burn your hands!
5. When both sides are fairly evenly charred, remove them from the oven.
6. Wrap each chile in a moist paper towel or place in a sealed plastic bag to steam.
7. After a few minutes, check them. Once the skin comes off easily, peel each chile.
8. Cut a slit almost the full length of each chile. Make a small t across the top, by the stem. Pull out fibers and seeds (this is where the heat is) and replace with a slice of cheese. You can set these aside, for a few minutes or a few hours if you put them in the refrigerator.
9. Whip the egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer, until stiff peaks have formed.
10. Heat the oil in a skillet until a drop of water sizzles when dropped into the pan.
11. Beat the egg yolks with one tablespoon flour and salt. Mix the yolks into egg whites and stir until you have a thick paste.
12. Roll the chiles in 1/4 cup flour and dip each one in the egg batter. Coat evenly. Fry, seam side down on both sides until golden brown. Place on paper towels to drain.
13. Meanwhile, heat the salsa in a medium saucepan (either one or some of each). Place one or two Rellenos on each plate and pour salsa over them. Serve them immediately and brace yourself for major compliments!
HOW TO MAKE CHILES RELLENOS VIDEO BY Jauja Cocina Mexicana
Blistering the Chiles Poblanos or Ancho Pepper
Blistering fresh chiles poblanos is one of the tricks of the Mexican cuisine trade that has to be mastered before you can make Killer Chile Rellenos.
However, because it isn't always easy to find fresh chiles in lots of places, and because the blistering takes time (and a little practice!), we're offering you an alternate route to Killer Chile Rellenos. It's one that doesn't sacrifice taste. You'll still get rave reviews from everyone who eats your Rellenos, whichever way you make them. The only truly noticeable difference (unless you or someone you're cooking for is a serious gourmet) is that the Easy Way is much quicker and easier! And-you can buy the canned chiles poblanos at MexGrocer.com.
KILLER CHILE RELLENOS-THE EASY WAY
1. Drain the liquid from the can and place the chiles on paper towels to drain. Pat dry.
2. Begin with Item #8 on the recipe above and save yourself some work! That's all there is to it! We can't even begin to tell you how good these are! The recipe serves three as a main course and six as a side dish.
Chiles en Nogada - Stuffed Chiles in Waltnut Sauce Recipe
Try to make the most famous of all Chiles Rellenos: Chiles en Nogada - Stuffed Poblano Peppers in Waltnut Sauce. See recipe by Patricia Quintana.
Chiles en Nogada Recipe at MexGrocer Blog.
¡Buen Provecho! as they say Mexico.... Enjoy!
RECIPE REVIEWS
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33% Recommend this product (19 of 58 responses)
By Kayla
Tx
April 25, 2017
Great Chili Relleno Recipe
I love chili rellenos and was glad I found this recipe. These were fantastic!. I didn't want to use fresh tomatoes, so I used a can of stewed tomatoes and added garlic, salt, cumin and onion in the blender and blended it. Everything else I followed the recipe. I definitely will be making these again. My husband, who is a very picky eater, loved them. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
ProsEverything was great!
ConsNone
By Hilary
MD
July 15, 2021
very authentic
Lots of steps but totally worth it! Take your time and follow through! I made a crema with sour cream, buttermilk, garlic and lime juice to go with it and it was perfect. The batter was light and airy. Loved this recipe!
By Shari
California
April 29, 2020
Delicious!
I didn't watch the video first, should have, I over beat my egg whites and had trouble keeping the batter on a couple when I turned them. Definite experience error. However, I spooned a bit more batter on and they were absolutely great! My husband always says he doesn't like rellenos but he loved these! This will be a regular from now on. Thank you!
By Lynda
Lower Alabama
April 6, 2020
Chile Rellenos
I love this recipe. Just follow directions. You will not be disappointed.. And I am a VERY FUSSY cook. This is a keeper.
By Amy C.
Clarksville, AR
April 4, 2020
More authentic than food network
Very accurate and similar to the chiles rellenos my family from Mexico makes. I still have never had any with tomato sauce. Honestly it's better without, if they're too spicy for you, you can always add a dollop of sour cream.
ProsTells you how to toast them and add just cheese.
ConsThe tomato, salsa casera. Don't get why people put it on, it tastes better without it.
By Mary
Eugene, Oregon
March 7, 2020
Really good recipe
Thank you for posting this its a keeper. But I will tell you that its much easier to get the skins off of poblanos or other kind of peppers.
This is how I do it: I turn my largest burner on high and I have a ceramic top stove but it would work on a coil burner also. I lay the peppers on the burner; directly on the burner. Using metal tongs, I just keep flipping them until they are evenly bubbled and blackened all over. I pick them up with my tong and shove them directly under cold running water. Then I rub them with my fingers. The cold water cools them off instantly and all the charge sloughs off easily and all you have left is nicely roasted peppers all ready to use.
This is how I do it: I turn my largest burner on high and I have a ceramic top stove but it would work on a coil burner also. I lay the peppers on the burner; directly on the burner. Using metal tongs, I just keep flipping them until they are evenly bubbled and blackened all over. I pick them up with my tong and shove them directly under cold running water. Then I rub them with my fingers. The cold water cools them off instantly and all the charge sloughs off easily and all you have left is nicely roasted peppers all ready to use.
By Virginia
Tyler, texas
January 4, 2020
BEST authentic REAL chile rellenos recipe!
This is an excellent mexican recipe all around! Instructions were excellent, and the dish itself is absolutely delicious and is an great representation of what chile rellenos are suppose to taste and look like. De-seeding isn't always done when you go out to restaurants to eat them, but this wonderful lady did everything just perfect!
Thank you!
Virginia
Thank you!
Virginia
ProsEverything
ConsNone
By Kathleen
Michigan
April 20, 2019
Love this recipe
I used my air fryer for the skin. 5 minutes at 400 degrees turn them over five more minutes. Put them in a ziplock to steam. Worked perfectly the skin came right off
By Nancy
Paradise, Ca
October 2, 2018
Chill rellenos
Finally I found a recipe that I can relate to. I used to do boring rellenos casseroles because I couldn’t figure out how to get the Chile’s to hold the batter. This is my go to recipe. My husband devours them and says they are the best ever. Thank you for finally teaching me how to make my favorite dish when the chiles are abundant at my farmers market!!!
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By Laura T.
Oakland CA
January 22, 2018
Vodka sauce better than homemade
Last time I made this with store bought vodka sauce to which I added cilantro and milk. I think it was better than the homemade sauce I made today although the dish was terribly rich! I’m also used marinara which worked well too.
ProsAll good!
ConsFamily ate them all so no leftovers!
By Laura T.
Oakland CA
January 22, 2018
The best!
Followed the recipe with only a few variations. I made my own blended sauce with canned tomatoes, one onion, three garlic cloves, V8 juice, three sweet mini-belles, cilantro, oregano, parsley a touch of cumin. I used shredded jalapeño jack cheese to stuff them. Frying was a challenge and the egg didn’t stick too well to the peppers so I made nests for the egg mixture and put the floured peppers in it then added another egg layer on top. I also baked the chili rellenos in a generous layer of the sauce so I could serve it at my leisure rather than trying to time the presentation perfectly. I also added chopped cilantro before serving with either rice or mashed potatoes and sour cream, salsa and guacamole on the side.
By Adell
Phoenix
March 25, 2017
Great Recipe! Wonderful Chili Rellenos!
The recipe was easy to follow and the Chili Rellenos turned out fantastic! When putting chilis under broiler, for the beginning chefs, I would not broil too long as I think a little firmer chilis are better to work with and being that they will be fried in addition to roasting under the broiler, the chilis will be cooked once all steps are followed. They tasted absolutely wonderful. When dipping in the batter, your hands will get messy though the batter stays on the chilis when fried.
By Nancy
Paradise, California
October 13, 2016
The Best
I have never had much luck with chiles rellenos and had to resort to casserole style. I tried this recipe and they turned out pretty much perfect! They are a little bit time consuming and my kitchen gets pretty messy but they are absolutely worth it. My husband says they are better than restaurant quality and I'm lucky if he doesn't eat all of them. I always use fresh anchos from the farmers market. I didn't try the sauce. I make my own using using various mexican items in the pantry.
I have made these about 6 times now and this is a keeper. I'm actually making them again now.
I have made these about 6 times now and this is a keeper. I'm actually making them again now.
ProsExactly what I hoped for.
Cons Summer is over and the chilies are almost gone
By William
,
September 26, 2016
this sounds Great what about Bacon & Fish filling
everything sounds great I was curious if anyone has tried Bacon & Fish filling with the usual Chili Relleno cooking instructions
By Jean K.
Texas
September 20, 2016
Nicely Done, Can't Wait to Try This Recipe
This is a nicely done video, great instruction. I can't wait to try the recipe myself. I will use the vegetable tray to grill the tomoatores, onions and garlic on the gas grill. Gonna try the poblano peppers in a skillte though. 5 Stars!!!!
ProsVery easy to follow and great instruction!
By Walter
MT
August 16, 2016
Excellent
Restaurant quality, this recipe I'll be replacing my old way of making rellenos.
By Dick E.
Ozark, AL
May 19, 2016
Rellenos w/Munster Cheese
I've been making these for years, learned when I was I was stationed @ Fort Bliss, TX & lived in El Paso. I used to go to the Little Diner in Anthony, NM & Chope's in Mesa, NM. This is similar to the way they made them. Only , like they did, I use Munster Cheese, great dish!
Just wish I could learn how to make the Gordita's from the Little Diner and the Green Chili Chicken Enchilada's from Chope's!
Just wish I could learn how to make the Gordita's from the Little Diner and the Green Chili Chicken Enchilada's from Chope's!
Prosall
Consnone
By Denise
Bogalusa, LA
July 3, 2013
chili releno
Love this recipe...have tried several different recipes but this one is PERFECT! Tastes great!!
By Linda S.
United States
April 16, 2012
My photo of this recipe.
This goes with the killer chili relleno recipe
By Kaycee
September 5, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
My first time making chile rellenos. OMG! I loved restaurant versions, but these are much better, due to the fresh peppers. And they looked so good, too. My husband says let's have them every week.
By Cookin K.
July 13, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
First time making chile rellenos, and not the last!! My chiles did break in some spots, but the egg batter sealed it up and they didn't leak cheese. I used Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese. Wow, were they great. For the sauce, I did add more spice than he did on the video. Overall, the best. Thanks for a great recipe!!
By Linda G.
June 22, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
I have made chiles rellenos a few times before and I find this recipes tightens up the challenges that come with this dish. This ensures more success for beginners and the experienced! These are better than most restaurant versions.
By Jack C.
June 10, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Fantastic as-is. For repeat performances try different fillings like ground pork or chicken (precooked) mushroom and cheese. After cooking rellenos pour remaining egg mixture into pan and cook till golden. Remove, drain, cut in pieces and place over rellenos before topping with sauce. Can also bake. Pour can of enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish then lay in rellenos, pour extra egg mix over top and bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Just be sure to allow room for expansion. Eggs will rise like a souffle.
By Sonja G.
April 23, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
This recipe is a cinch to prepare, but it tastes like I slaved away in the kitchen all. day. long. Mouth-watering and wonderful! Thank you ever so much for sharing. Everyone is over the moon about how authentic it looks and tastes. Cheers! :o)
By chrystal
April 6, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
LOVE IT! Have used this recipe several times. There's no quick way to make them and they truly are a labor of love, but SO worth the work. I take pans of them to friends when new babies arrive for a wonderful easy to heat in the oven dinner... When I prepare them, I'm sure to make a couple of meals worth so I can just heat in the oven as needed. Thank you!
By Sherry
February 1, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Oh My....the Kitchen is a mess and I've just eaten my very first attempt ...way too Yummy without a hitch. Stuffed with smoked gouda was a killer.
By Damian
January 30, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Anytime people start asking for a food dish after you've made it for the first time, it's a hit...KILLER is a good name for this dish.
By Tracy
January 29, 2011
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Thank you for the video, it was a huge help and very well done! I made this recipe about 6 months ago and it was amazing! I am refreshing my memory because I am making it this weekend. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves to cook, isn't afraid of a mess or an involved process. It is definitely worth the work.
By Chile R.
November 11, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
I love how you say "Chiles Rellenos" its HOT. Thank you for the tip on not touching our tender areas after handling those chiles. You should stuff me like one of those chiles! Adios!!
By Craig
October 31, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
I made my first relleno a few minutes before I found your video. Showed me my mistakes. I used some leftover thick, meaty hotdog chili I made earlier this week for filling, adding shredded cheese (won't use that again), tomatoes, mushrooms. Fried it with the seam, about two inches, open and dealt with the leakage. Wish I'd seen your video first. It was pretty good for a rookie effort. It was helpful to actually watch the preparation. My poblano peeled easy enough but had no bite at all. I'm used to really hot stuff but still should have tasted some heat. It was in the fridge for a week. That may be the problem. Probably took a half hour plus sweating time. Can't imagine what Judy's problem was.
By Kevin D.
October 11, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Fabulous recipe, yes, a little bit involved, but well worth it. In the end better than several 'mexican' restaurants I've been too. Thanks for the recipe. This will get used over and over in my house!
By Sas
September 22, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
What a great demonstration. Very well done and the recipe is perfect.
By sappshots
September 2, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Separating the egg whites and whipping them first made all the difference! The egg mixture coated the chilis and stayed on in the pan. It does take a bit longer than 15 minutes prep, and it's messy, but to Judy from Austin, REALLY, I had them dressed, cooked and eaten in just about an hour. And the process is half the fun! Treat them gently and they will love you.
By Judy T.
August 10, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
I love chiles rellenos. So I wanted to make them for a group of my girlfriends. I got on line, read and watched this recipe in the making. Then, I went and bought my peppers, etc. OMG! I put together my filling the day before. I like more then just cheese in them, like meat, raisins, pecans, corn, onions...yummy. The morning of the dinner party, I decide to see how the charring of the peppers would go, how long it took, how easy it was to take off the skin. The charring when ok, then the steaming, then the skin. The skin is very difficult to get totally off. Now I see why so many restuarants serve the peppers with the skin on. Seeding them without rinsing them, was impossible. So I rinsed. Then I realized this was going to take and hour or more to prepare the peppers, so I got busy immediately. The peppers, of course, want to fall apart throughout the ordeal. The stuffing with toothpicks is a challenge because your peppers are so soft that the pepper keeps wanting to tear. Finally got them stuffed. Got dressed. I had set the table, etc. the day before. Wine was chilling. Made the sauce but did not want to soak the rellenos in it after it was crispy after frying in batter. So I thickened up the sauce, added a little sour cream and use it as a sauce over the fried rellenos. No soggy rellenos here. It was a hit, because I spent the better part of a day, plus the filling the day before, on cooking. Be prepare to modify, and do put more in your rellenos then just cheese, start early and don't soak your rellenos in watery sauce after frying. Not yummy. I thought this video was very unrealistic.
By Shannon
August 5, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Just looking at this recipe it doesn't look all that authentic. I guess it's the filling. It's just Monterey Jack cheese. Which isn't even a Mexican cheese. It's American. I would suggest using a Queso Oaxaca, or Queso Chihuahua, or even an Asadero or Asiago. For a "meatier" filling mix it with an egg yolk and some bread crumbs.
By Jill
June 26, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
THE BEST! This was the first time I made rellenos that were not in a casserole. I thought I was eating rellanos from my favorite Mexican restaurant. Mmmmm - mmmm - good. Thanx!!!!!!!
By Crystal
May 21, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Having in-laws from Mexico City, I have to say that this recipe is EXACTLY how they prepare them in Mexico. I have made them several times but it really helped to see this video, being that I was given the recipe over the phone and hoping I did them right. Thank you!!!
By Christal
March 23, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
This recipe was simple and turned out great thing is my egg whites looked nothing like yours but over all still came out fantastic. I really like the bean mixture I always thought plain cheese was to plain a flavor so thank you. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!
By Patricia
March 18, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Was so good and very easy to make. Thank you.
By Elizabeth F.
January 28, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Tried it and loved it. Got the results I was looking for. Thanks for the help.
By Patt D.
January 22, 2010
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Love the recipe. Love the presentation! Need more from this guy.
By Prisci
December 17, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
I love this recipe. this is super easy, and I love the guy who makes these chiles rellenos because he makes it so simple, no big talker that's what I like about him. Thank you.
By Beth
October 26, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
My first time making them...not like my fave restaurant does them but a great recipe that I like just as well. Love the presentation. Thanks!
By LAGwen
October 2, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Excellent recipe. Great suggestions on cuting cheese not shredding.
By Jammer E.
September 21, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Wanted to say that we love this recipe of Chiles Rellenos and appreciate the simplicity and straight-forward presentation. Well done!
By Jamie
September 14, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
I have always made them like this...well not with all the salsa and stuff but it is an authentic recipe. I dont remove ANY thing from the chili tho..the hotter the better! Its a New Mexico thing...you wouldnt understand!
By Anita
September 11, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
You can also add chipotle sauce from the can to the hot salsa and then some sour cream. Comes out soo creamy and delicious . Enjoy!
By Betty F.
September 5, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
I would give this recipe a 5* rating - this is how I have made these in the past, but had not made them for some time now - I used the fresh Poblano Peppers and chared them just as your recipe & video shows! perfect two (2) per person would be enough for sure. Thank you
By mike
August 25, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Tomatos and pepers from garden and farmers market, used Chihuahua cheese. It was the best I ever had.
By Dawn
August 23, 2009
Review for Killer Chiles Rellenos - Mexican Recipe
Found anaheims on sale at smart & final and decided to try making rellenos myself. discovered this recipe. It's awesome. Recently, I had 9 friends over who I haven't seen in awhile and made these (a LOT of work to serve 9 BTW) but everyone of them said that these were the best they ever had! Shared the recipe with them. Thanks for sharing this. I'll probably never have to order Rellenos at a restaurant again!
