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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Updated Jul 22, 2020Published Nov 27, 2018 By Julia 9 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
Roasting brings out the delicious flavor of poblano peppers, which are stuffed with a cheesy tomato meat sauce. With quick prep and few main ingredients, these stuffed poblanos are a simple weeknight meal that's also freezer friendly.
stuffed poblano peppers served on white plate

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Cool: 10 mins
Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 poblano peppers (Note 1)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (Note 2)

Tomato-Meat Sauce:

  • 1 pound ground beef (Note 3)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons table salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cook Beef: Add beef to high-sided pan (Note 4) over medium-high heat. Crumbling beef with stiff utensil, cook until browned and released juices have evaporated, about 6 minutes.
  • Add Tomato Sauce: Reduce to medium heat, and stir in tomato sauce to coat beef, about 1 minute. Simmer until sauce is thickened and clings to meat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Seasonings: Stir in salt, oregano, cumin, and cayenne until well-mixed, about 1 minute. Turn off heat. Transfer tomato-meat sauce to large mixing bowl using slotted spoon, leaving behind any excess grease in pan. Set aside to cool while cutting poblanos in next step.
  • Stuff Poblanos: Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice each poblano pepper in half lengthwise, remove seeds (Note 5), and place on baking half sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Add cheddar cheese to bowl with tomato-meat sauce, stirring until well-mixed. Stuff each halved pepper with mixture.
  • Bake & Serve: Bake uncovered at 400 F until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to serving plates. Serve warm (Note 6) and store any leftovers (Note 7).

NUTRITION

Makes 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving (2 stuffed pepper halves):
Calories 460 (58% from fat) ย 
Total Fat 30g 46%
ย ย ย Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 1220mg 51%
Net Carb 3.5g ย 
Total Carb 5.5g 2%
ย ย ย Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
ย ย ย Sugars 3g ย 
Protein 41g ย 
Vitamin A 16% ยท Vitamin C 64% ยท Calcium 35% ยท Iron 22%

PHOTOS

stuffed poblano peppers served on white plate
four raw poblano peppers
filling ingredients for making stuffed poblanos
cooking tomato beef mixture in pan
stirring beef mixture with shredded cheddar cheese
halved poblano peppers on baking sheet
poblano peppers stuffed with meat and cheese
stuffed poblano peppers after baking
close up view of stuffed poblanos

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Poblano Peppers. Available in the fresh produce section of grocery stores, they’re one of the larger pepper varieties (5 to 6 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide). For this recipe, you should be buying fresh ones, not dried (dried poblanos are called ancho peppers). In the U.S., producers and grocery stores often mislabel the poblano pepper as a pasilla pepper. I usually select poblanos that are rounder and easier to stuff, and ones that are generally the same size so that the baking time is consistent for all of them. I also try to find fresher ones with intact stems and non-wrinkly skins.
(2) Cheddar Cheese. I like the yellow color that cheddar brings to these stuffed poblanos, but you can substitute with any kind of shredded soft cheese that melts easily, like mozzarella or a Mexican blend. Cream cheese would also be a reasonable substitute; soften it in the microwave for 30 seconds so that it can easily combine with the other filling ingredients.
(3) Ground Beef. I use 85% lean. If you use less than 85%, you may want to drain off some of the grease after browning to avoid overly greasy stuffed poblanos.
(4) Pan. I use a nonstick, high-sided 10-inch pan. I don’t preheat the pan before adding the beef, and I also don’t add any oil.
(5) Cutting Poblanos. I recommend removing the seeds and any large membranes from the peppers; even though they’re generally not very hot (1000 โ€“ 1500 Scoville units), they can be unpredictable in their heat and some peppers are significantly hotter than others โ€” even from the same plant. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves while removing the seeds to avoid getting capsaicin on your hands.
(6) Serving. These stuffed poblanos can be served with a dollop of sour cream, fresh tomato salsa, pico de gallo, or guacamole. They’re very meaty, so anything fresh will provide a nice contrast.
(7) Storage. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat using the microwave. They also freeze well โ€” after cooking and cooling, store in an airtight oven-safe container in the freezer. To reheat, directly bake the frozen peppers uncovered at 400 F until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Filed Under: Low Carb, Mains: Beef, Per Serving: 5-10g Net Carbs Tagged With: 31-60min, 6-10ingredients, cayenne, cheddar cheese, cumin, dried oregano, gluten free, ground beef, poblano pepper, tomato sauce

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Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes, mostly low carb and gluten free. Learn more.

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Wanda Rodgers

I added a little taco sauce which added about 3 carbs to the recipe. So good I could just eat the filling by itself …lol

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2 years ago
Megan Ogdem

We added extra cumin. This recipe was so easy to make and tastes sooooo good. Really satisfied our craving for Mexican food!

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2 years ago
Kaila

Hello. Is it possible to get the version of this that was before? The other one included cream cheese. My husband and I love both versions!

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1 year ago
Julia

The older version used 1 pound of ground beef, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and 2 teaspoons chili powder. Hope that helps!

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1 year ago
Lisa M

I just lost my mind trying to find this. I knew it had cream cheese and 2 tbs of tomato paste but suddenly my Pinterest version didnโ€™t include those anymore. Why did you change it? At least now I can write it down! Love the original. Havenโ€™t tried the new version.

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1 year ago
Julia

I changed the recipe because I received a lot of feedback that it was bland tasting. I reworked the recipe and I think it’s a significant improvement over the old version. Since individual tastes vary, I can understand why some people preferred the original version.

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1 year ago
Mary Lee

I went for 4 oz cream cheese, 2 Tbs tomato paste, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, seasonings in new recipe with 1/2 tsp of chili powder added in too. It tastes awesome.

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28 days ago
Christine

We liked these a lot, but they could use more seasoning. I would probably use some crushed red pepper for more flavor. It was very easy and quick to make.

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2 years ago
Jamie

Delicious! Thank you!

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2 years ago

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