Ingredients:
- 4 large (approx. 6 oz / 170g each) poblano peppers
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 1 medium (110g) yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
- 2 cups (300g) cooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (150g) frozen corn, thawed
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Slice a vertical slit down the side of each poblano pepper and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and white membranes.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place peppers cut-side down in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until skins are blistered and charred. Remove peppers and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the lean ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled.
- Stir in the diced onion and garlic, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the cooked white rice, black beans, and corn. Stir constantly for 3 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
- Push the filling into a compact layer in the center of the skillet or scoop the filling directly into the charred poblano peppers.
- Top with shredded Pepper Jack cheese and cover with a tight-fitting lid for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with fresh lime juice and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.