Green Chile Bites Recipes

Steps:

• Grill peppers, covered, over high heat until all sides are blistered and blackened, 8-10 minutes, turning as needed. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce grill temperature to medium heat., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 3/4-in.-thick patties., Peel off and discard charred skin from peppers. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; carefully remove stems and seeds. Cut into slices or coarsely chop. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes on each side. Top with cheese and chiles; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Top bun bottoms with burgers. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon and mayonnaise.

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400° F.
• Grease baking sheet.
• SEPARATE dough into four 3 x 6-inch rectangles on cutting board; press seams closed.
• Spread half block cream cheese onto each rectangle; top each rectangle with half can chiles.
• Fold rectangles in half lengthwise; cut each into eight pieces.
• COMBINE milk and egg in small bowl.
• Combine breadcrumbs and seasoning mix in shallow dish.
• Dip each bite into milk mixture; roll in breadcrumb mixture.
• Place on prepared baking sheet.
• BAKE for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with salsa.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F and grease a baking sheet.
• Separate the dough into four 3x6-inch rectagles on cutting board, press the seams closed. Spread cream cheese evenly to all rectangles, top with the chiles. Fold rectangles in half lenghtwise, cut each to eight pieces.
• Combine milk and egg in a small bowl. Combine all breadcrumbs and seasoning mix in a shallow dish. Dip the bites into the milk-egg mixture, and roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Place into the baking sheet.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden. Serve with salsa.

Steps:

• Put olive oil in a wide deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry pork until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pork with slotted spoon, leaving fat in pan.
• Add onion to pan, season with salt and pepper and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, bay leaf and tomato. Return pork to skillet. Add tomatillos and green chile. Stir well. Add 4 cups water and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a brisk simmer and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• To serve, warm the tortillas on a hot griddle or cast iron pan over a burner. Put 2 warm tortillas side by side on a small plate. Spoon 2 tablespoons pork mixture onto each taco. Garnish each taco with 1 teaspoon chopped onion, 2 to 3 jalapeño slices, a pinch of oregano and a few cilantro sprigs.