Recipe: Chiles Rellenos Nuevo Norte Mexicanos

Chiles Rellenos Nuevo Norte Mexicanos (Northern New Mexico-style Stuffed Green Chiles)

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped green chile*
2 tablespoons flour
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups beef bouillon
4 whole green chiles, stems removed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon oregano.

Fry ground beef and onion in a medium-sized skillet at medium heat until beef is browned. Drain. Stir in flour and add bouillon and seasonings. Stir and cook until sauce begins to thicken. Add chopped green chile and simmer at low heat for 15 minutes. Prepare eggs as for scrambled eggs.To assemble each relleno, place one-fourth of scrambled egg mixture on each
plate. Top with 1 whole chile split in half, prepared sauce, and cheese.

NOTE: Before serving, may be placed in a 350 F oven until the cheese is melted. * Varied amounts may be used. Yield: 4 servings Cooking Time: 20 minutes