Description
Delicious stuffed poblano peppers filled with a hearty mix of ground meat, rice, and spices, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast the poblano peppers in your oven until the skins are charred, about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice and spices—black pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped cilantro and most of the cheese.
- Stuff the roasted poblano peppers generously with the meat and rice mixture.
- Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for about 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbling.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
These stuffed peppers can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex