Description
If you love comforting meals with bold flavors and a hint of spice, hamburger stuffed poblano peppers might just become your new kitchen obsession. These smoky poblanos deliver a distinct earthiness and depth regular bell peppers can’t match—perfect for anyone craving a low-carb, flavor-packed dinner.
Ingredients
4 large poblano peppers (firm and glossy)
1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
1/2 cup cooked quinoa or cooked rice (skip for low-carb option)
1/2 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: chopped cilantro, lime sour cream drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Wash and dry your poblano peppers. Slice them vertically and remove seeds and ribs.
3. Place peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 8–10 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
5. Add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Stir in corn and cooked quinoa. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
7. Stuff each roasted poblano with the beef mixture. Top generously with shredded cheese.
8. Return to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro or simple poblano-based sauce.
10. Serve warm, with lime wedges, and maybe a drizzle of crema for a final pop.
Notes
To make this recipe low-carb, skip the quinoa/rice and use riced cauliflower instead.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Freeze individually for easy meals.
Add variety with ground turkey, vegan meat, or brisket.
Pair with cauliflower rice, jicama slaw, or elote.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ground beef, poblano, low carb, keto, comfort food