Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***CHILE RELLENOS***
  20      ounce         whole  green chiles
   1      large         onion
   1      tablespoon    cumin
   1                    salt to taste
   8      ounces        sharp cheddar -- grated
  13      ounces        evap. milk
  13      ounces        tomato sauce
   1      pound         lean ground beef
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   3      tablespoons   chile powder
   8      ounces        monterey jack -- grated
   4                    eggs -- beaten
   1      tablespoon    all purpose flour
                        ***TOPPINGS***
   1      cup           sour cream
   1      cup           chopped pecans -- (optional)
   1      cup           raisins -- (optional)

Preparation:

Rinse chiles, open flat and remove seeds. Drain on paper towels. Brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain. Add 1 tsp cumin, 1.5 tbs chili powder and salt. Stir. In a greased 9x13" pan, layer chiles, beef and additional chiles. Combine cheeses and sprinkle over chiles. Beat together eggs, milk and flour. Pour over cheese mixture. To the tomato sauce add 2 tsp cumin and 1.5 tbs chili powder. Pour over all. Bake 30-45 min at 350 F. (Note: If preparing ahead of time, do not cover with tomato sauce until time to bake.) Serve toppings in seperate bowls and let guests help themselves.