How to Make Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers are a delicious and savory dish that combines the smoky heat of poblano peppers with the rich and spicy flavors of chorizo. This recipe is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals and enjoy the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. Whether you're looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a tasty party appetizer, these stuffed poblano peppers are sure to impress.

The star of this dish is the poblano pepper, a mild chili pepper that originate...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¾ pound bulk chorizo sausage
  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup taco sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons taco sauce, or to taste
  • ¼ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in hot oil until completely browned and broken into small pieces, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir rice, onion, 1/4 cup taco sauce, Cheddar cheese, and cumin with the chorizo until evenly mixed.
  • Fill poblano pepper halves with the chorizo mixture; place in a small casserole dish or a pie pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon taco sauce over each pepper. Pour water into bottom of the dish; cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 1238mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 486mg