Southwestern Stuffed Poblano Peppers tonight? Love a good southwestern vibe on a dinner menu. Spiced Poblano Peppers filled with a blend of Beef, Black Beans, Rice, Onions & Adobo Chiles for added heat will have you loving it more. Melted Cheese and slathered in Adobo Sour Cream and Avocado Cilantro Crema delivers a Southwestern meal in no time.
Looking for a more robust pepper with a mild flavor and sometimes a little heat, Poblano Peppers are a way to go. Poblano Peppers heat levels vary in spice and are commonly used in Mexican dishes. While I find them mild in heat, they provide a smoky and earthy flavor similar to a Green Pepper with a punch. A perfect option for Southwestern Stuffed Poblano Peppers.
Southwestern dishes carry a bold, complex and smoky profile. Common ingredients used in these dishes are Chili Peppers, Cumin, Beans, Corn amongst others. Some of my favorite flavors that provide many of my Mexican and Spanish inspired dishes. The perfect combination for a Southwestern Stuffed Pepper.
Let’s take this to the kitchen and create a new favorite dish that is simple but full of flavor. Pair it with Cilantro Lime Rice, a simple salad or any other side of your choosing. Looking to add a bit of elegance to dinner. A glass of Riesling for a mild sweetness or Medium bodied Tempranillo will complement this dish.
Southwestern Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb Ground Sirloin
Produce
- 8 large Poblano Peppers Sliced in half and seeds removed.
- 1 small Yellow Onion Diced.
- 2 tbsp Garlic Minced.
Pantry
- 3 tbsp Adobo Chiles in sauce. Minced. May adjust to spice desired spice level.
- 1 cup White Rice Prepared.
- 15 oz Black Beans Rinsed.
- 2 tsp Mushroom Soy Sauce May substitute for regular Soy Sauce.
- Herdez Taqueria Avocado Cilantro Street Sauce Found in local grocery store near taco shells etc. May substitute for your preferred brand or sauce.
Dairy
- 1 cup Mexican Blend Cheese Shredded. May substitute for your preferred cheese.
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
- 1 cup Sour Cream
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Garlic Herb Seasoning No Salt.
- 1 tbsp Adobo
- 1 tsp Cumin
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
Ground Beef Mixture Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Line you baking dish with Aluminum Foil for easy clean up. Spray a thin layer of Cooking Spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add Ground Sirloin, prepared Rice, Black Beans, Minced Onion, 1 tbsp Minced Garlic, 2 tbsp Adobo Chiles, Mushroom Soy Sauce, 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, Garlic Herb Seasoning, Adobo & Cumin. Using your hands, mix ingredients together to incorporate being sure seasonings are distributed throughly.
- Stuff Meat mixture generously into Poblano Pepper halves and place in baking dish. Continue step until all are done.
- Cover dish with additional aluminum foil and back for 30 minutes or until Pepper is tender and meat mixture internal temperature is 165℉.** Baking time will vary depending on size of Peppers and meat mixture.
- Remove from oven and uncover. Top each Poblano Pepper with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. Place back in oven uncovered and bake for additional 10 minutes or until Cheese is completely melted.
Adobo Sour Cream
- In a small bowl, add Sour Cream, 1 tbsp Adobo Chiles, 1 tbsp Minced Garlic and a pinch of Salt & Black Pepper to taste. Stir to incorporate and set aside.
Serving
- Put two Stuffed Poblanos on plate. Top off with Adobo Chile Sour Cream and a generous drizzle of Avocado Cilantro Street Sauce. Enjoy with your favorite side dish or enjoy on its own. Delish!
