Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

My brother gave this recipe to me and we love it. If you are on a low-carb diet, this is awesome. Serve with refried beans and Mexican rice for a delicious meal. This is also great with chicken and green enchilada sauce mixed with sour cream.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium fresh poblano peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 thin slices Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
  • 4 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips
  • 1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as Hatch®)
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1
Turn a gas stove burner to high. Hold poblano peppers directly on the flame with a pair of tongs and turn until skins are charred. Let peppers cool. Leaving peppers as close to whole as possible, remove skins, seeds, membranes, and stems.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Step 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Place peppers in a nonstick casserole dish. Insert a slice of Cheddar cheese and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese into each pepper. Spoon some ground beef mixture into each pepper. Place the remaining beef on top of the peppers, and cover with enchilada sauce. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top of the peppers. Bake until peppers are bubbly and fragrant, another 45 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Use either red or green enchilada sauce–your choice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447
Calories
29g
Fat
19g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat12g 58%
Cholesterol91mg 30%
Sodium541mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars5g
Protein29g
Vitamin C84mg 418%
Calcium222mg 17%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium911mg 19%

*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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