Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe
Chile relleno casserole transforms traditional chile rellenos into a much simpler Mexican-style casserole featuring ground beef and green chile peppers for convenient family dining. This easier version captures all the beloved flavors of authentic chile rellenos while eliminating the challenging frying and individual preparation steps. The casserole format makes this perfect for feeding crowds while maintaining the essential taste profile that makes chile rellenos so beloved.
This Mexican-style casserole made with ground beef and green chile peppers is a much simpler version of chile rellenos, which are simply stuffed chile peppers.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
5
Yield:
1 (7×11-inch) casserole
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 large eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Robby Lozano / Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell
Combine ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.
Robby Lozano / Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell
Arrange 1 can of chile peppers on the bottom of a 7×11-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and top with meat mixture. Sprinkle meat mixture with remaining cheese, followed by next can of chile peppers.
Robby Lozano / Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell
Combine eggs, flour, and milk in a medium bowl, whisking until smooth; pour into baking dish over chile peppers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Robby Lozano / Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.
Robby Lozano / Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 511 | Calories |
| 36g | Fat |
| 13g | Carbs |
| 33g | Protein |
Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 511 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 36g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol 258mg | 86% |
| Sodium 886mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin C 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium 368mg | 28% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 556mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
