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Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

These chorizo stuffed poblano peppers are packed full of spicy chorizo, black beans, sweet corn, Oaxaca cheese and baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. If you’re looking for a new version of stuffed peppers this is the perfect version!

Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers in a pan.

I can’t promise that I will stop posting Southwest-inspired dishes but this is my last one for a while.

I made these peppers because I had a craving for stuffed peppers but didn’t feel like making my traditional recipe.

These peppers only took me about 30 minutes to throw together and not much longer to bake.

Plus I threw in the last of my homemade roasted hatch green chiles. I wasn’t about to let them go to waste and knew they would kick ass in this recipe.

Craving a more traditional stuffed pepper? Try my Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers or my Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers. Maybe you want super easy? Try my Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup.

Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers in a pan getting ready to be baked.

The thing I loved most about this recipe is that it’s just filling enough to be dinner on its own but you could totally serve it along with rice too.

The chile and smoked paprika-spiced tomato sauce you cook the peppers are key to this dish.

It’s the perfect sauce and you could easily slurp it out of the pan.

Well, maybe you shouldn’t slurp sauce that just came out of the oven. That would not be wise.

However, if you let it cool and then did your slurping I wouldn’t judge you one bit.

Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers covered in cheese.

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Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers by Nutmeg Nanny

Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Author: Brandy O’Neill – Nutmeg Nanny
These chorizo stuffed poblano peppers are packed full of spicy chorizo, black beans, sweet corn, oaxaca cheese and baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. If you're looking for a new version of stuffed peppers this is the perfect version!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 poblano peppers
  • 1 pound chorizo sausage
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups grated oaxaca cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles (or homemade diced green chiles)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder this is spicy, use less if desired
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds. Save the tops and set aside with the peppers.
  • Set a large skillet (this skillet will be used to cook the peppers so make sure it's big enough to fit all the stuffed peppers) over medium high heat and add chorizo. Break up the sausage and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add in sweet corn and black beans. Cook until warmed through. Remove mixture from the pan and add to a bowl.
  • Add the same pan back to the stove and add in diced tomatoes, diced green chiles, chili powder, smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, kosher salt and pepper. Stir to combine, lower the heat to medium low and simmer while you stuff your peppers. Remember to stir the sauce a few times while you are stuffing. It should cook down a little while you stuff your peppers.
  • Fill each pepper half way with filling, 1 tablespoon grated cheese, more filling and another 1 tablespoon cheese. Put the top on the pepper and use a wooden toothpick to secure the top to the pepper. Do this until all the peppers have been stuffed.
  • Add peppers to the tomato sauce and place in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes, remove the oven, cover with leftover shredded cheese and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is browned and melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 904kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1956mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword chorizo poblano peppers, chorizo stuffed peppers, mexican stuffed peppers, stuffed pepper recipes, stuffed poblano peppers
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Recipe Rating




Michelle Cobb

Wednesday 13th of December 2023

Absolutely delicious. Adjust seasonings per preference.

Tami

Monday 10th of October 2022

These are SO fabulous. I use soy chorizo for a vegetarian version. Everything else is done exactly as written. The sauce is so flavorful. The filling goes together quickly. We can’t get enough of them.

Mris

Saturday 11th of September 2021

Great recipe. Husband bought only 1/2 pound chorizo so added cilantro lime rice for bulk. Added onions and jalapeños when sautéing sausage.

Sandy LaPointe

Tuesday 5th of September 2017

Do you roast the poblano peppers first and take the skin off? or just leave the peppers the way you buy them

nutmegnanny

Monday 11th of September 2017

Hi Sandy! Sorry for my late reply I was in Costa Rica. I leave my skins on the peppers but I know some people prefer to char them and remove the skin.

Janna

Monday 18th of April 2016

I found this recipe on pinterest and followed it exactly. I have made it twice now and it's soo, so good. A little time consuming for my usual weekend dinner so I tend to make it on my days off and it's worth the little bit of effort! My boyfriend and I thank you!

nutmegnanny

Monday 25th of April 2016

Hi Janna! I'm so glad you love the recipe! It's a favorite around here too :)

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