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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

These Stuffed Poblano Peppers make for such a delicious dinner. With easy to find ingredients, you have a hearty dish that everyone is going to love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwestern
Keyword: stuffed peppers
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 4 poblano peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (453.59 grams)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (if using table salt, please start with half this amount)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cooked rice read about what rice to use (200 grams)
  • 1 cup black beans (260 grams)
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce (425 grams)
  • 4 ounces green chiles drained well (113 grams)
  • 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded and divided (282.5 grams)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Wash the peppers and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the ribs and seeds. Place the peppers cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Rub them lightly with olive oil and roast them for 8 minutes. When done baking reduce the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    4 poblano peppers, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • While the peppers cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and break up. Once the beef has just begun to brown, add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Season with the chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
    1 pound ground beef, 1/2 medium yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, tomato sauce, green chiles, and 1 cup of the cheese. Taste the mixture and add more salt and pepper to taste. Divide the mixture between the roasted poblano peppers. Top with the remaining cheese.
    1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup black beans, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 4 ounces green chiles, 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 3mg