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Stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned ground meat, black beans, corn, and melted cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large poblano peppers halved and seeds removed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cooked long grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained
  • 1/2 cup corn thawed if frozen or drained if canned
  • 1 can 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
  • Place the poblano pepper halves on the baking sheet, cut side up, ensuring they don't overlap.
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  • Bake the peppers for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly.
  • While peppers are baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
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  • Cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-8 minutes.
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  • Mix in the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and green chiles into the skillet with the beef.
  • Cook the mixture for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Spoon the beef and rice mixture evenly into the baked poblano pepper halves.
  • Top each stuffed pepper with a generous sprinkle of Mexican-blend cheese.
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  • Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1647mgFiber: 6g
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