Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. chorizo or pork sausage
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (4 oz.) cans whole green chilies, drained and seeded
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • hot pepper sauce to taste
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • In a large skillet, crumble together the beef and chorizo or sausage.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring until meat is browned. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft.
  • Drain.
  • Line a 9 x 9 x 2-inch greased baking dish with half of the chilies; top with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
  • Add the meat mixture and top with remaining chilies, set aside.
  • Beat together eggs and flour until smooth; add milk, salt and hot pepper sauce.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour egg mixture over casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until knife inserted off center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese on top.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.