Beef Chile Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Peppers
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Roast 4 large poblano peppers, then remove seeds and skin
→ Meat Mixture
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1 teaspoon pepper
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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½ medium onion, finely diced
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1 pound ground beef
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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1 teaspoon cumin
→ Cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Egg Mixture
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⅓ cup regular flour
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5 large eggs
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1 ½ cups half-and-half
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and lightly spray it with nonstick spray. Clean and dry the poblano peppers before placing them on the pan. Pop the tray into the oven and roast for about 20 to 25 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the skins are blistered and blackened.
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When the peppers are roasted, pull them out and transfer them into a glass bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let them sit for 15 minutes to cool. Once they’ve cooled, peel off the skins, slice them down the middle, rinse to get rid of seeds, and pat them dry.
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Heat a large frying pan, toss in the ground beef, onion, and garlic, and cook until browned. Stir in the cumin, black pepper, and crushed red peppers. Drain off any extra grease, then put the mix back in the pan.
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Grab a 2 ½ quart baking dish and coat it with nonstick spray. Start layering—lay down peppers first, followed by ¾ cup of Monterey Jack, then half the meat mixture. Add ½ cup each of Pepper Jack and sharp cheddar. Repeat the layers, finishing up with more sharp cheddar on top.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, and half-and-half until it’s smooth. Gently pour this mixture over the layered dish.
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Turn your oven to 350°F and bake the dish uncovered for roughly 30 to 35 minutes. Then, sprinkle the last ½ cup of cheddar on top and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until it’s melted and golden.
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Take it out of the oven when the cheese is slightly browned, and serve with favorites like rice, beans, or other sides you enjoy.
# Notes:
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Inspired by Taste of Home
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Pairs well with dishes like rice, beans, or other classic sides