Chilles Rellenos

Chiles rellenos is a Mexican dish made from chile peppers (usually poblano or anaheim) that are stuffed, dipped in batter and fried. Its name in Spanish means "stuffed chiles". The stuffing of choice varies by region. Families who make the dish sometimes create it with their own twist on the ingredients.

The recipe consists of fresh green chiles that are "stuffed" with meat or cheese. When the budget for food is low, parents, children and other family members can rely on this recipe because a little goes a long way with ingredients being inexpensive. This is especially true for families with multiple members.

Here are the exact measurements of the ingredients needed for making Chilles Rellenos from wikihow.com-a recipe that serves 10.

* 20 large chiles, firm with stems attached
* 1 1/2 pound of ground beef
* 1 pound of cheddar cheese (or try Cotija cheese)
* 1 tomato
* 2 onions
* 12 eggs, whites and yolks separated
* Bowl of flour, for coating the chiles

Click here for a very in-depth step-by-step guide about how to make Chilles Rellenos illustrated with pictures.

Chilles Rellenos can be found in Tucson Arizona at El Charro Cafe. The restaurant has a few locations including ones downtown at 311 N. Court Ave., (520) 622-1922, Eastside 6310 E. Broadway Blvd, (520) 745-1922, 100 W. Orange Grove (520) 615-1922 and at 4699 E. Speedway (520) 325-1922.

Click here to look at the restaurants' menu. Restauranteurs can order either the "Original" Chile and Cheese Chille Rellenos for $9 or one with Grilled Shrimp for $11.