This spicy beef and poblano pepper casserole is super-easy, delicious, and a low-carb version of chiles rellenos. Serve with dollops of low-fat sour cream and pico de gallo or salsa.
Ingredients
- 6 large poblano peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
- cooking spray
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano peppers cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 2
Cook under the preheated broiler until poblano pepper skins have blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, chipotle pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add onion; cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with green chiles; cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more. Let beef mixture cool.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 5
Run water over the poblano peppers to remove skins and discard them; drain peppers on paper towels. Place a layer of peppers on the bottom of the prepared dish; place 1/3 of the beef mixture on top. Cover with 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend. Repeat layers twice more in the same order.
Step 6
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 325 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat13g | 65% |
Cholesterol80mg | 27% |
Sodium695mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein22g | |
Vitamin C44mg | 221% |
Calcium297mg | 23% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium386mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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