Beef rellenos

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
½eachOnion, minced
1eachClove garlic, minced
½teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonSalt
cupTomato sauce
8eachesChili pepper
4eachesEgg
¼cupOlive oil
¼cupFlour

Directions

In large skillet saute' meat till light brown. Drain excess fat; add onion, garlic,chili powder and salt. Saute' 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes. If using fresh chilies, place under broiler about 8 minutes. Split chilies down one side and remove skin.

Remove seeds.Stuff inside with meat mixture and roll in flour.Have ready a large skillet filled with ¼" oil.

Separate eggs. Beat whites stiff; beat yolks light. Fold yolks into whites. Lightly dunk peppers in mixture;ease into hot oil in skillet and cook until golden brown. Remove. Serve with hot sauce on the side.