chile relleno

noun chile re·lle·no \ -rā-ˈyā-(ˌ)nō \

Updated on: 1 Apr 2018

Definition of chile relleno

plural chiles rellenos also chile rellenos

: a stuffed chili pepper that usually contains cheese or meat and is fried or grilled

Recent Examples of chile relleno from the Web

For the most part, the menu will resemble that of the flagship, with dishes like chile relleno, braised boneless pork ribs, and pineapple-tomatillo salsa, among other things.

— justin phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, "Gran Electrica opens: Can a Brooklyn restaurant successfully bring Mexican food to the Bay Area?," 28 Mar. 2018
Cusp Dining & Drinks will serve a new a la carte brunch menu Easter Sunday with featured items like chile relleno or quinoa, chia and coconut porridge.

— carolina gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "76 local restaurants will be hoppin' with breakfast, lunch and dinner specials on Easter Sunday," 27 Mar. 2018
This week’s eating recommendation is the chile relleno burrito at Manny’s, and the reading recommendation is Tim Kurkjian on the strength of baseball players.

— sam mellinger, kansascity, "Mellinger Minutes: KU’s titles, Peters trade, Royals rebuild and is the Big 12 good? | The Kansas City Star," 27 Feb. 2018
The menu features a variety of tacos, soups, salads, chef’s specials including chile relleno, fajitas and quesadillas as well as a weekend brunch menu offering $15 bottomless mimosas.

— AJC.com, "Red Pepper Taqueria in, Jefe’s Tacos & Tequila out in Brookhaven," 28 Jan. 2018
For chiles rellenos, stuff poblano peppers with a mixture of onions, oregano, ground pork and Chihuahua cheese and bake or fry to melty perfection.

— ashleigh spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Heat up your party with Mexican-inspired menu," 9 Sep. 2017

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