Description
Succulent Texas-style brisket stuffed poblano peppers showcase smoky Southwestern flavors with bold southwestern charm. Hearty ingredients meld together, delivering a memorable meal you’ll savor with genuine culinary passion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) brisket, shredded or chopped
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
- 1 cup (237 ml) cooked rice (white, brown, or Mexican-style)
- ½ cup (118 ml) black beans or pinto beans (optional)
- ½ cup (118 ml) salsa or enchilada sauce
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced avocado or guacamole
- Extra salsa or hot sauce
Instructions
- Pepper Preparation: Halve poblano peppers lengthwise, meticulously removing seeds and membranes. Brush with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Roasting Foundation: Bake peppers at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until softened, then remove and let rest momentarily.
- Filling Creation: Combine shredded brisket with rice, beans, salsa, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold in half the cheese to create a cohesive mixture.
- Stuffing and Topping: Carefully fill each pepper cavity with the brisket blend, ensuring even distribution. Generously sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Final Baking: Return stuffed poblanos to the oven, baking at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden and crisp.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and lime wedges to elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Pepper Preparation Technique: Roast poblanos briefly before stuffing to enhance flexibility and remove raw taste, making them easier to fill without tearing.
- Moisture Management: Pat brisket dry before shredding to prevent excess liquid from making filling soggy, ensuring a perfectly textured stuffing.
- Cheese Distribution Strategy: Reserve some cheese for topping to create an attractive golden-brown crust and add extra flavor dimension.
- Dietary Adaptation Tip: For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free ingredients and replace regular rice with cauliflower rice for lower-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg