How to Make Chili Rellenos Norteño Style

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while TVP is a budget-friendly meat alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a budget option.

poblano peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers are more affordable and widely available.

Roast poblano peppers over an open flame until charred, then place in a bowl to steam and soften the skin.

Peel the skin off the peppers once they have steamed and are pliable.

In a skillet, heat oil and season ground beef with Jay PAP seasoning, breaking it up as it cooks until fully browned.

Add leftover mozzarella cheese and a Mexican blend of cheeses to the cooked ground beef and mix until melted.

Stuff each poblano pepper with the beef and cheese mixture, ensuring not to overstuff, and secure with toothpicks if needed.

Prepare the batter by separating 4-5 eggs, beating the egg whites until fluffy, then adding the yolks.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven until it reaches roughly 400 degrees Fahrenheit for frying.

Dip each stuffed pepper in flour, then coat with the egg batter before frying them in hot oil until golden brown.

Once fried, place the chile rellenos in a container to keep warm before serving.

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