Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers
This Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers recipe with taco-spiced ground beef is easy and tasty! Baked or cooked in the air fryer in 15 minutes.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 476kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 poblano peppers halved
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Cut the poblano peppers in half and scoop out and discard any seeds. Rub the poblano peppers with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Place the poblanos into the air fryer and cook at 400F/200C for 5-7 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, add the remaining oil to a sautee pan over a medium heat, then add the ground beef and cook, stirring often, until browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and cilantro and cook for a further minute.
- Remove the poblanos from the air fryer, and fill them with the taco ground beef, then top with the shredded Mexican cheese.
- Place the stuffed poblano peppers back into the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve as they are, or top with sour cream, avocado and salsa.
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Notes
Use any type of ground beef that you like. I usually use lean ground beef, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
If you're using ground beef with higher fat content, you may want to drain the excess fat after cooking as it could make the stuffed peppers greasy.
Roasting the peppers beforehand is necessary because it not only softens them but also gives them a smoky flavor that enhances the stuffed peppers.
Do not overstuff the peppers as they can split open as they bake.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 3mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.