Description
Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of stuffed poblano peppers that promise to elevate your culinary experience. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender poblano peppers with a savory filling of lean meat, spices, and gooey cheese, creating a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings, these stuffed delights will transport you to a festive taco party in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice each poblano pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned (6-8 minutes). Stir in cumin and chili powder.
- Mix in cooked rice and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Stuff each pepper half with the filling and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed poblano pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg