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Published: Oct 14, 2020 · Modified: Oct 14, 2020 by Karly · This post may contain affiliate links

Meatloaf Stuffed Poblanos

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If you love meatloaf and love stuffed peppers, then why not marry the two and make Meatloaf Stuffed Poblanos! With a spiced up meat mixture topped with salsa and three different cheeses, these stuffed poblano peppers pack a lot of flavor in a deliciously gluten-free shell. Easy to make and bake, these peppers will serve the whole family for dinner, and are perfect on top of fluffy, tangy cilantro lime rice!

meatloaf stuffed poblanos on top of cilantro lime rice

How To Make Meatloaf Stuffed Poblanos

  • it’s best to grab large poblano peppers that are as filled-out as possible. Let them naturally rest on your cutting surface, then sit them upright and slice them straight down the middle so you automatically have one side that sits perfectly. Remove the seeds and ribs, but I recommend leaving the stems so they have a better boat-shape to hold the filling.
  • the meatloaf is very customizable. If you’re worried about heat, omit the Tabasco, or use regular diced tomatoes instead of Rotel. You could also use more Monterey jack cheese instead of pepper jack. I wouldn’t mess with the chili powder, however, because you need that flavor.

meatloaf stuffed poblanos in the process of being eaten

  • I added a bit of chipotle chili powder and used chipotle Tabasco to add a touch of smoky flavor. If you don’t have either, swap it for regular chili powder and regular Tabasco.
  • If you don’t have any queso fresco on hand, you can use feta in its place, or omit it entirely.
  • if gluten isn’t a concern, you can use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed corn chips.

angled view of meatloaf stuffed poblanos on top of cilantro lime rice

Meatloaf Stuffed Poblanos

If you love meatloaf and love stuffed peppers, then why not marry the two and make Meatloaf Stuffed Poblanos! With a spiced up meat mixture topped with salsa and three different cheeses, these stuffed poblano peppers pack a lot of flavor in a deliciously gluten-free shell.
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Course: Dinner, Gluten Free, Main, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Hispanic, Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 stuffed peppers
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Karly Gomez

Ingredients

  • 8 poblano peppers halved and seeded
  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 10 oz can original rotel thoroughly drained
  • 1 ½ cups sweet yellon onion finely diced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅔ cup crushed corn chips
  • 1 large egg
  • 2-3 dashes chipotle tabasco sauce
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 2 cups salsa
  • ½ cup queso fresco crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Place 8 poblano halves on each baking sheet, cut side facing up and bake on two center racks for 10-12 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool briefly.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground beef through the tabasco sauce, then add half of the monterey jack cheese and half of the pepper jack cheese. Mix by hand until all the ingredients are thoroughly and evenly incorporated. Spoon mixture into each poblano half, pressing the mixture down to fill the whole cavity. Mound excess meatloaf mixture up in the center of each pepper, as the meatloaf will shrink as it cooks. Place both baking sheets on the two center racks and bake for 40 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through.
  • Remove baking sheets from the oven and spoon 2 tablespoons of salsa onto each meatloaf, then sprinkle with the remaining monterey and pepper jack cheese, then sprinkle with the crumbled queso fresco. Place sheets back into the oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for a couple minutes before serving.

Notes

  • it's best to grab large poblano peppers that are as filled-out as possible. Let them naturally rest on your cutting surface, then set them upright and slice them straight down the middle so you automatically have one side that sits perfectly. Remove the seeds and ribs, but I recommend leaving the stems so they have a better boat-shape to hold the filling.
  • the meatloaf is very customizable. If you're worried about heat, omit the Tabasco, or use regular diced tomatoes instead of Rotel. You could also use more Monterey jack cheese instead of pepper jack. I wouldn't mess with the chili powder, however, because you need that flavor.
  • I added a bit of chipotle chili powder and used chipotle Tabasco to add a touch of smoky flavor. If you don't have either, swap it for regular chili powder and regular Tabasco.
  • If you don't have any queso fresco on hand, you can use feta in its place, or omit it entirely.
  • if gluten isn't a concern, you can use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed corn chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 2mg
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About Karly

From her childhood home in Southern Minnesota, Karly embraces the crazy of everyday life by creating delicious dishes her family and friends love, while experimenting with new flavors and techniques and photographing the results. Karly’s love for beautiful foods and joy for creating is infectious to all who meet her.

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