Best 7 Taco Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipes

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"Taco stuffed poblano peppers" is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the beauty of colorful peppers. This dish is a delightful mix of spicy, savory, and tangy flavors, featuring a delightful stuffing of seasoned ground beef, flavorful rice, aromatic onions, zesty tomatoes, and a blend of spices, all wrapped in roasted poblano peppers. Served with a variety of toppings, this dish tantalizes the taste buds and adds a touch of vibrant color to any meal, making it a great option for both casual gatherings and special occasions.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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Is this an accidental tribute dish for Bobby Flay or really one of my favorite new side dishes? The answer is: yes. Both are true. I started stuffing poblano peppers over the summer and found myself making the dish time and time again. Each time the recipe would change a little, grow, evolve. But the ingredients stayed basically the same. Poblanos are known for their heat, but are rarely celebrated for their glorious floral notes and great texture. This dish brings those lesser-known qualities to the forefront. This dish will blow the lid off the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts at the holiday table. May as well get rid of the green bean casserole because this is where it's at for Christmas 2015!

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ripe Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 medium poblano peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds completely removed
6 medium poblano peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds completely removed
12 sprigs fresh thyme
2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and finely diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
3 medium yellow onions, finely diced
6 sprigs fresh basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
4 to 5 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the tomato halves flesh-side up in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, the confectioners' sugar, red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons salt. Spread the mixture evenly over the tomato halves. Roast the tomatoes until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add half of the canola oil. When it begins to smoke lightly, add half of the poblanos and cook to tenderize without making them mushy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peppers to a baking sheet, cavity-side up. Repeat with the remaining poblanos and canola oil. Season with salt and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the thyme. As the oil heats, the thyme will fry and become crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the thyme sprigs, then season with salt and cool. Add the bell peppers to the same skillet and season with salt. Cook over high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the peppers brown slightly but are still slightly firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the peppers and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, heat until it begins to smoke lightly, and add the garlic and onions. Reduce the heat to medium. Season with salt and cook until the onions are lightly brown and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the onions to the bell peppers.
  • Quarter the oven-dried tomatoes and add to the pepper and onion mix. Chop the basil leaves and stir into the filling along with the red wine vinegar and mozzarella. Pull the thyme leaves off the stems and add to the mixture. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and melted butter. Stuff each pepper halfway with the filling, and then top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat the peppers in the oven to brown the tops, 10 to 12 minutes. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar to serve.

TACO STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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These stuffed poblano peppers are a Mexican spin on classic stuffed poblano peppers. The taco filling is family friendly and delicious!

Provided by Tanya Schroeder

Categories     dinner, easy, quick meal

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 poblano peppers
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco
avocado for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a casserole dish and set aside.
  • Cut each pepper in half and remove the vein and the seeds. Place the peppers face down in a microwave safe dish. Cover peppers with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and allow peppers to cool.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until crumbled and no longer pink. Season beef with chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, onion powder, garlic, and salt. Stir in beans and salsa.
  • Add 1 cup of cheese to the beef mixture.
  • Divide the beef mixture between the peppers and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Cover peppers with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 5-`0 minutes or until peppers are soft and cheese has melted.
  • Top peppers with quest fresco and avocado chunks just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 100 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 893 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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Can be served as a main dish or side dish. Please feel free to replace any of the ingredients for stuffing peppers to your liking.

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Free Of...

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 medium shrimp, shelled and cleaned
1 teaspoon taco seasoning, divided (optional)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, diced
1 cup frozen corn
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
salt and black pepper
4 poblano peppers, halved and seeds removed
olive oil (for sautéeing)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of taco seasoning (optional), salt and pepper on shrimp.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC degrees.
  • Heat a frying pan with a little bit of olive oil and cook shrimp in a frying pan on both sides. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • Add some olive oil to the frying pan again and sauté onion, tomato, corn, and garlic until vegetables become soft. Season with 1/2 tsp of taco seasoning (optional), salt and pepper.
  • Place halved peppers on an oven-proof shallow pan lined with aluminum foil and evenly stuff peppers with sautéed vegetables.
  • Top with 2 shrimp on each pepper and then put cheese on top.
  • Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese gets bubbly.
  • Transfer to plates and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.
  • Infuse love and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 567.8, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 18.6

STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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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.

Provided by Laura Trowbridge

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 shredded Cheddar cheese
slice shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as Hatch®)
aluminum foil
¼ cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese on top of the peppers. Bake until peppers are bubbly and fragrant, another 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 541 mg, Sugar 5 g

STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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Dig into this classic Stuffed Poblano Peppers recipe! Stuffed Poblano Peppers feature chicken, cheese and chunky salsa and are hot, melty and delicious!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large poblano chiles
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Place chiles on foil-covered baking sheet. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 7 to 10 min. or until evenly blackened, turning occasionally. Transfer chiles to bowl; cover tightly. Let stand 20 min. or until cooled. Peel chiles; discard skins. Cut lengthwise slit in each chile, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Remove and discard seeds.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Mix salsa, cilantro and cumin in medium bowl until blended; spread half onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Add chicken, rice and 3/4 cup cheese to remaining salsa mixture; mix well. Spoon into chiles; place in prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 19 g

EASY STUFFED POBLANOS



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My partner adores these saucy stuffed peppers-and I love how quickly they come together. Top with low-fat sour cream and your favorite salsa. -Jean Erhardt, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice
4 large poblano peppers
1 cup enchilada sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, cook turkey and beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., Prepare rice according to package directions. Add rice to meat mixture., Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan, cut side down. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, turn peppers. , Fill with turkey mixture; top with enchilada sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. If desired, top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1039mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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These aren't the stuffed peppers you've always known, and yet, we're sure you'll love them. Poblano chiles are dark green, triangular in shape and sweeter in flavor than bell peppers. Stuffed full of the veggies, Cheddar cheese, chicken and beans that this recipe calls for, poblanos get even better! And better for you, thanks to smart swaps-beans in place of rice and chicken in place of ground beef-that cut calories. But don't worry, less fat doesn't mean less flavor in this case, as these get cooked in a sauce that's zesty and easy to make-simply blend together an onion, Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix and Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce. Combining pantry staples with simple vegetables means this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight. So even if your standby recipe is our classic Stuffed Peppers , give this version a try, and you'll see why we think there's room for another stuffed pepper recipe in your repertoire!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 cup chopped cooked deli rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed (from 15-oz can)
1/2 cup frozen, canned or fresh whole kernel corn
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 medium poblano chiles, halved lengthwise and seeded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In blender, place enchilada sauce, onion and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix; cover and blend until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of sauce, and pour remaining sauce into baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, stir chicken, beans, corn, 1/2 cup of the cheese, remaining 1/4 cup of blended sauce and remaining taco seasoning mix.
  • Divide chicken mixture among chile halves, and arrange in baking dish. Cover with foil; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until chiles are tender and filling is heated through. Remove foil; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right poblano peppers: Look for large, dark green peppers that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Roast the poblano peppers properly: Roasting the peppers brings out their smoky flavor and makes them easier to peel. To roast the peppers, place them directly over a gas burner or under a broiler until the skin is blackened. Alternatively, you can roast the peppers in a 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove the pepper skins carefully: Once the peppers are roasted, let them cool slightly before peeling them. Use a sharp knife to make a slit down the side of each pepper and then carefully peel off the skin.
  • Stuff the peppers with your favorite fillings: There are many different ways to stuff poblano peppers. Some popular fillings include ground beef, chicken, rice, beans, and cheese. You can also add your favorite spices and herbs to the filling.
  • Bake or fry the stuffed peppers: Once the peppers are stuffed, you can bake them in a 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is heated through. You can also fry the peppers in a pan with a little oil until they are golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

Taco-stuffed poblano peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can create a taco-stuffed poblano pepper dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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