stuffed poblanos, millie's
We love Mexican inspired dishes and this is my latest creation. It was fantastic ! It was a big hit with my hubby. If you like Mexican food, you will LOVE this !
prep time
45 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - poblanos (mine was huge so i just did three)
- 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck
- 1 can green enchilada sauce (10-12 ounces)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper ( i keep some diced and frozen in the freezer)
- 1 - minced jalapeno, seeds removed. *use gloves !
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato powder or tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil ( i used coconut oil)
- - salt and pepper to taste
- CHEESE SAUCE
- 10 ounces white mexican melting cheese
- 7 ounces milk
How To Make stuffed poblanos, millie's
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Step 1Blister peppers. I used my stovetop but you can do it under the broiler or on the grill.
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Step 2Put in a covered bowl to sweat for a few minutes. (Makes the skin easy to come off)
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Step 3* use gloves Peel skins off by scraping with dull side of knife or just use your hands and rub/pull off.
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Step 4Make slit in center and clean out seeds. Set aside.
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Step 5Shred or cube cheese and set aside.
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Step 6Brown the ground chuck, drain and set aside.
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Step 7In same skillet, add the oil and sauté the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno till onions are translucent, then add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
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Step 8Return meat to skillet and add half the can of the green enchilada sauce, water, cumin, cayenne, tomato powder/paste. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer till liquid is absorbed.
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Step 9Spray a baking pan with non-stick spray. Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce in the bottom.
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Step 10Stuff peppers with meat mixture and then pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the top. Bake on 350F for 45 minutes.
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Step 11Add milk and shredded/cubed cheese to saucepan and heat on med low till cheese is melted.
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Step 12Pour cheese sauce over peppers and serve.
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