If you like spicy foods, then Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers is the perfect meal! Delicious taco filling in an open pepper for a kick of heat!
Jump to RecipeWhen we do our local fruit and vegetable co-op, we never know what we are going to get. One of our baskets recently had a bunch of poblano peppers in it. So we decided to make some Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers.
I don’t eat many peppers, usually just bell peppers. Even though I like the taste, spicy foods don’t agree with me. I wasn’t setting out to make a spicy dinner, but this ended up very spicy.
Justin really enjoyed it, but it was too much for me. For that reason, we didn’t even give any to the boys.
The poblanos themselves didn’t have much heat, but the filling sure did. So, if you agree with my mom, the spicier the better, then this recipe is for you.
Now, if you don’t like spicy, then you may want to try a different filling. I really don’t know what made it so spicy. None of the ingredients are really spicy in themselves, but it must have just been the combination.
I tried to eat it; I really did. Even after smothering mine with cheese and adding some sour cream I just couldn’t do it. That being said, Justin ate all of his that night and reheated some the next day.
So, just because I wasn’t able to eat this particular recipe, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. And it doesn’t mean I won’t try stuffed poblanos again, just with a different filling next time.
If you don’t like spicy, you can always try some Taco-Stuffed Bell Peppers. They are milder than the poblano peppers.

Step by Step
Preheat the oven to 400F and chop up all of your vegetables. Prepare the rice according to the directions.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, warm the oil. Then add the onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Let this cook for about 10 minutes so it gets really soft.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, beans, and chopped tomato.

Then add the onion mixture from the pan, along with all of the seasonings.

Pour in half of the cheese. Stir until everything is well mixed together.

Place the halved peppers with the sliced side facing up in a baking dish.

Fill each with a few scoops of the filling mixture and top with the remaining cheese.

Bake the stuffed peppers for about 20-25 minutes, until they are soft. You want the cheese to be melted but not start to brown. Serve your Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers immediately.


Recipe
Originally Published On: October 17, 2018
Last Updated On: March 24, 2020

Taco Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 poblano peppers (halved and seeds removed)
- 2 cups mexican cheese (shredded)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Prepare the rice according to the directions
- In a medium skillet, heat the oil to medium and add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic
- Cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, beans, and chopped tomato
- Add the onion mixture to the rice and beans along with the seasonings, then stir to combine
- Mix in half of the cheese and save the rest for the topping
- Slice and deseed the poblanos and place them, sliced side up, in a glass baking dish
- Fill each pepper with the filling mixture and cover with remaining cheese
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the peppers start to soften but before the cheese starts to brown
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Thank you for laying this recipe out so well. I get really overwhelemed but I feel like I can totally make this!
It’s much easier when you can see each step!
Clean, easy staple ingredients ~ yum! If you aren’t a fan of poblano, try anaheim peppers; shape is basically the same and a bit bigger, but less on the scoville scale 😉 At least four dishes per week in my house has peppers; definitely going to give this a go for my kids.
Oh, that’s great to know! I haven’t heard of Anaheim peppers before.
This sounds so delicious and easy to make! I wonder if using bell peppers would make it less spicy.
I think bell peppers would definitely help. But I tried the filling on its own before stuffing the peppers and it was still very spicy.
Ooo these look and sound super scrummy. We love tacos and peppers are my favs so this is a real winner for us xx
Sounds like a great meal for you then, as long as you can handle them being spicy!
Wow great idea! those taco stuffed poblano peppers look so delicious I may have to make them for dinner tonight 🙂
They are great if you are a fan of spicy foods!
I pretty sure baking it just enhances the spicy and makes it take over everything in the dish. Yogurt might have worked better than sour cream but minimally. Sucks that it was too spicy for you. Spice hasn’t agreed with me for a while and it’s not fun at all.
Well, I tried the filling before baking, and it was already very spicy at that time. I didn’t have any yogurt, but I may have to try that next time.
oh wow! I’m suddenly so hungry. LOL.
I know the feeling! 🙂
This looks so yummy and super easy to put together. I will definitely make this on a get together we are planning to have with our friends this weekend. I am sure they will love the burst of flavors.
If you and your friends enjoy spicy foods, this is a great recipe to put together as a main or as a starter.
Wow, oh wow! This dish is making my mouth water. It looks incredible. I’ve just started getting brave about eating peppers and trying new things and this dish would be a great one to try!
I have in recent years, too. I’ve been making so many recipes, I figure I have to branch out at some point!
I never would have thought to stuff peppers with taco fillings! That is so clever. Even though the stuffed peppers = the only thing in common, this makes me think of a Mexican dish called chiles en nogada – peppers stuffed with a mixture of meat and fruits, then covered in a creamy walnut sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds.
Oh, that dish sounds interesting, too. I’m not sure how I feel about mixing fruit with veggies (I can’t stand it on a salad, either) but I would definitely give it a try!
These look SO delicious! I’d love to try these! May try them on the weekend!
They are a great weekend food. The peppers don’t take a lot of work, but you have time to enjoy them 🙂
These look like they would be such an amazing snack. I definitely want to make these so bad!
We had them as our main dish that night. But they would be great as a snack or as an appetizer at a get-together.
Oh my god! THis sounds so freaking good! Just added everything to our grocery pickup this week!
Grocery pickups have been so convenient lately! I hope you guys enjoy the meal 🙂
I get a weekly produce box delivered and it almost always included poblano peppers. I usually either fry them or blend them into a sauce, but I’ll have to try this next time!
We have one here that’s bi-weekly. We haven’t participated in a while but I plan to next week! It’s so fun to get new food to try.
Oh wow this is great timing, as literally talking to my other half about making Mexican tomorrow night. thank you so much xx
Sounds perfect, then! I hope you enjoy the meal 🙂
I’m not a fan of spicy-hot food either. But I really like stuffed peppers, so I’l be trying this recipe minus the chilli powder 😉
I think taking out the chili powder and maybe lowering the amount of cumin would make a big difference.
You have no idea how much you’ve saved me the last few weeks! I’ve tried so many of your recipes and they’ve been so good! They’re easy to plan and incorporate into my meal plans. Thank you!
I’m so glad to hear it! We usually make pretty simple easy meals, so a lot have been perfect here, too, to remake for our family meals.
I love stuffed poppers but I had never thought of stuffing with taco stuff! What a great idea for dinner!
There are so many ways to make stuffed peppers! We wanted that taco flavor, so it was a good way to still get that taste.