Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe

Spice up your dinner with these irresistible Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers! Juicy ground beef chili is nestled into tender roasted poblano peppers, then topped with melted cheese for a flavor explosion. A perfect weeknight meal, easily served with cornbread and chunky salsa for a complete and satisfying experience. (Note: Poblano peppers can irritate skin; wear gloves when handling.)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 359.3 kcal
Protein 54g
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Ingredients for Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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How to Make Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan.
  3. While the water heats, cook 1 lb ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  4. Meanwhile, carefully cut 8 poblano peppers in half lengthwise.
  5. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation.
  6. Add 4 pepper halves to the boiling water.
  7. Cook for 3 minutes, or until bright green and slightly softened.
  8. Remove peppers and drain upside down on a plate. Repeat with the remaining 4 pepper halves.
  9. Set the blanched peppers aside.
  10. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), and 1 tablespoon of Mexican seasoning to the cooked ground beef.
  11. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has slightly thickened.
  12. Arrange the pepper halves, cut side up, in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  13. Evenly divide the chili mixture among the peppers.
  14. Top each pepper with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese).
  15. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve immediately with cornbread and chunky salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

54g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers?

Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers?

Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers has approximately 359.3 calories per serving, with about 54 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers?

The key ingredients for Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers are Ground Beef, Poblano Chiles, Beans, Mexican Style Tomatoes, Mexican Seasoning, Mexican Blend Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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