Beef Chiles Casserole (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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6 large poblano peppers, halved and seeded.
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1 ½ pounds ground beef.
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1 tablespoon chili powder.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 teaspoon ground cumin.
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1 teaspoon dried oregano.
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¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper.
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¼ teaspoon ground paprika.
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¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper.
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste.
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1 large onion, chopped.
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers.
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Cooking spray.
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3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend.
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven's broiler and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the halved poblano peppers cut-side down on the sheet.
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Broil the peppers until their skins blacken and blister, approximately 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let them steam as they cool for about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef along with chili powder, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, chipotle pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
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Add the chopped onion to the beef mixture and cook until it begins to soften, around 2 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes with green chiles and cook until the onions are fully translucent, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow the beef mixture to cool slightly.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
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Peel the skins off the steamed poblano peppers under running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with some of the peppers, then top with a third of the beef mixture, followed by 1 cup of the shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat these layers two more times.
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Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Notes:
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This Baked Beef Chiles Rellenos Casserole combines the smoky flavor of roasted poblanos with a rich, spiced beef filling, all topped with gooey melted cheese.