Chile Relleno Bites Recipe | How to Make Easy New Mexico Green Chile Relleno Bites w/ Ground Beef

poblano peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: breadcrumbs

Oat flour is gluten-free and nutritious.

Cook 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet until almost done, adding 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

Set the cooked beef aside to cool.

Prepare a dredging station with 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and mix well.

In a separate bowl, prepare an egg wash with eggs and a little water to thin it out.

Add about 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs to another bowl for coating.

Mix 1 1/2 cups shredded potatoes and 1 1/2 cups chopped green chili into the cooled ground beef.

Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and combine well.

Roll the mixture into balls, coat them in flour, dip in the egg wash, and then coat with breadcrumbs.

Place the balls in the freezer for about 10 minutes to set up before frying.

Heat 4-5 cups of canola oil in a deep skillet to 275-300°F.

Fry the balls in batches, about four at a time, until golden brown, watching them closely.

Remove fried bites and drain on paper towels.

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