Chiles rellenos (spicy meat filled peppers)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef stew meat
4cupsWater
1teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsCorriander, ground
½teaspoonCloves, ground
2Cloves garlic, minced
2tablespoonsOnion, chopped
1cupRaisins
12Green chiles
1cupFlour
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
1cupMilk

Directions

Cook meat in water. When done, grind or puree in blender. Mix in 1 ts.

salt, spices, garlic, onion, and raisins. Add enough broth to moisten and cook untill thick. Parch and peel chiles and stuff with meat mixture.

Prepare batter; combine flour, baking powder and ½ ts. salt, the add the eggs and milk, beating to form smooth batter. Dip each chile in batter and place in deep fat heated to 375 F. Fry until golden. Keep warm untill all are completed. Serve immediately. Serve with or without a tomato sauce or salsa; or, serve sauce on side dish.

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