Description
Smoky, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, these Stuffed Poblano Peppers are a comforting dinner idea that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. With seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and melty cheese, it’s a hearty, healthy dinner option the whole family will love. Great for quick dinners, healthy snacks, or meal prep lunch ideas.
Ingredients
6 poblano peppers
1 pound ground beef
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup salsa
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Halve poblano peppers lengthwise and remove seeds.
3. Place peppers cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until softened and blistered.
4. In a skillet, cook diced onion until soft, then add ground beef and brown thoroughly.
5. Add garlic, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
6. Flip roasted peppers over in a baking dish. Fill each with the beef mixture.
7. Top generously with both shredded cheeses.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbling.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Roasting the peppers first gives them a smoky depth and soft texture.
Simmer the filling until thick to avoid watery results.
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: stuffed poblano peppers, easy dinner, healthy stuffed peppers, quick meal, low carb recipe