Chili-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
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Chili-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Prep and Cook Time: 26 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
pound 90% lean ground beef
4
large poblano peppers*
1
can (15 ounces) chili-seasoned beans
1
can (14-1/2 ounces) chili-style chunky tomatoes, undrained
1
tablespoon Mexican (adobo) seasoning
2/3
cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
Preparation:
1.
Preheat broiler. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in 3-quart saucepan. Meanwhile, cook ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink.
2.
Meanwhile, cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems and seeds. Add 4 pepper halves to boiling water; cook 3 minutes or until bright green and slightly softened. Remove and drain upside down on plate. Repeat with remaining 4 halves. Set aside.
3.
Add beans, tomatoes and Mexican seasoning to ground beef. Cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
4.
Arrange peppers, cut side up, in 13X9-inch baking dish. Divide chili mixture evenly among peppers; top with cheese. Broil 6 inches from heat 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with corn bread and chunky salsa.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47 g |
| Cholesterol | 87 mg |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Calories | 546 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 2-1/2 |
| Meat | 3-1/2 |
| Vegetable | 3 |
| Starch | 2 |
This recipe appears in: Mexican
