Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Delicious and easy! Poblanos and chorizo seemed like a logical choice for kicking stuffed peppers up a notch. We were amazed by how well these turned out. Give them a try! Recipe could easily be doubled or tripled as needed.

Submitted by jiver

Updated on August 5, 2024

30

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
12 ounces 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

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until completely browned and broken into small pieces, 7 to 10 minutes. Off heat; stir in rice, onion, 1/4 cup taco sauce, Cheddar, and cumin until evenly mixed.
Fill pepper halves with chorizo mixture; place in a small casserole dish or pie plate. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons taco sauce over peppers. Pour water into bottom of dish; cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until peppers tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

477	Calories
37g	Fat
12g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 477
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g	47%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Sodium 1238mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g	47%
Vitamin C 36mg	40%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 486mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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