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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Delightful stuffed poblano peppers filled with ground beef or chorizo, rice, corn, and cheese for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large poblano peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef or chorizo
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  3. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or chorizo until browned.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, corn, black beans, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
  5. Stuff each half of the poblano peppers with the meat and rice mixture and place in a baking dish.
  6. Top with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with mushrooms, lentils, or extra beans.

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