Description
Discover the ultimate stuffed poblano peppers recipe that combines smoky beef chorizo, black beans, and diced tomatoes with melted cheese for a hearty, crowd‑pleasing meal. This easy‑to‑follow guide walks you through preparing the perfect pepper shells, cooking a flavorful filling, and baking to bubbly, golden perfection. Ideal for dinner parties or family night, each serving offers bold Mexican flavor, protein‑rich goodness, and comforting warmth that keeps everyone coming back for seconds now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 pound beef chorizo
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off poblano peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef chorizo until browned.
- Add black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper with the chorizo mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake 25 minutes, remove foil, then bake 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor
- roast the peppers briefly before stuffing. Pat the cooked chorizo dry to avoid soggy filling. Let peppers rest a few minutes after baking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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